Lab Teaching Assistant
- Missouri Western State University
- 4525 Downs Dr, St Joseph, MO 64507
- Apr 21, 2026
Job Description
| Position Title | Lab Teaching Assistant |
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| Department | Department of Nursing |
| Appointment Term | Academic Year (August - May) |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Job Summary |
The Lab Teaching Assistant (LTA) assists nursing students in their understanding and application of nursing skills and assessments. This position is for the school year starting in August 2026 and ending May 22, 2027.
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| Essential Duties |
1. Attend LTA orientation and training
2. Remain in good academic and professional standing to retain position 3. Coach, guide and validate student performance 4. Support application of standards based nursing practice 5. Maintain simulation lab environment for effective learning 6. Follow infection control guidelines 7. Communicate with faculty regarding student performance 8. Comply with Nursing Student Handbook and Simulation Lab Policies 9. Comply with assigned work schedule; timely notification of changes to Nursing Simulation Lab Director 10. Accurately maintain time sheets according to the Payroll Policy 11. Demonstrate competency of assigned skills 12. Ensure effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment 13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Simulation Lab Director |
| Required Qualifications |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Physical Demands | Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. |
| Additional Demands |
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. (transferring simulators)
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| Location where duties are to be performed |
Nursing Simulation Lab
Murphy Hall |
| Federal Work Study | Not Required |
| Hours of Work |
8 hours per week
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| Posting Number | ST281P |
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| Number of Vacancies | 8 |
| Open Date | 03/26/2026 |
| Priority Deadline | 04/10/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.
This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
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Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive, state-supported institution serving more than 5,000 students on a beautiful 744-acre campus about 45 minutes north of Kansas City. Missouri Western is an active partner in the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and region it serves. A distinct focus on applied learning and applied research is a hallmark of the innovative teaching and learning environment.
At Missouri Western, Griffons Succeed!
Missouri Western State University has a proud tradition of providing a high quality, affordable education to students in the state of Missouri and beyond. We are a four-year, state-supported institution providing a variety of degree programs and offering professional master’s degrees, four-year baccalaureate degrees, two-year associate degrees, pre-professional transfer programs and one-year certificates. In addition, the University offers seminars, conferences and workshops suited to the needs of the community.
Students come from throughout the United States and more than 25 countries. And our alumni live and work around the world. From its humble beginnings in 1915, Missouri Western continues to deepen its impact on the community, region, nation and world.
Accreditation
Missouri Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. HLC accredits institutions of higher education in 19 states and has approximately 1,000 member institutions.
Accreditation supports our ongoing focus on institutional improvement, ensures that we remain accountable to our constituencies, and provides us with a broad framework for action as we work to achieve our mission.
Missouri Western’s accreditation was reaffirmed on January 24, 2017 and participates in the Open Pathway. We value the insights provided through the accreditation process and seek to use this information to strengthen our institution.
Missouri Western is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), which provides a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. When states join SARA, they agree to follow uniform processes for approving their eligible institutions’ participation. They also agree to deal with other states’ SARA institutions in a common way when those institutions carry out activities in SARA states other than their own. For a list of schools holding NC-SARA membership, please click here.
Specialized accreditations include:
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International
- Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
- Council on Social Work Education
- Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
- National Association of Schools of Music
Missouri Western also has the All-Steinway School designation, the American Chemical Society curriculum approval, and the American Bar Association approval.
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