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Job Summary
The MSDA program is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support online, asynchronous graduate-level coursework in healthcare data analytics. TAs help learners master statistics, Python/R/SQL, data visualization, and introductory machine learning by connecting concepts to healthcare across clinical, research, and operations contexts.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Course Support & Development
- Partner with Lead Instructor/Program Director to align outcomes, rubrics, and Learning Management System structure (D2L/Brightspace).
- Configure and QA LMS elements (modules, dates, gradebook, quizzes, links, accessibility, integrations).
- Prepare instructional assets (walkthroughs, starter notebooks, datasets, solution keys, discussion prompts).
- Curate healthcare-relevant mini-cases; maintain a brief course playbook and update as needed.
Instruction & Operations
- Provide regular communication and office hours; respond to student inquiries within 24–48 hours.
- Grade assignments/projects/discussions using course rubrics; deliver clear, timely feedback.
- Monitor learner progress, identify at-risk students, and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Uphold academic integrity and privacy (FERPA-compliant practices; exam logistics if applicable).
- Submit concise weekly status updates and recommend course adjustments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s in data science, statistics, computer science, informatics, or related field (healthcare background a plus).
- 1–3 years of teaching/mentoring/tutoring (online experience preferred).
- Proficiency with Python and/or R, SQL, data visualization, and foundational statistics.
- Familiarity with D2L/Brightspace or similar LMS; strong written communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting healthcare analytics use cases (clinical, research, operations).
- Accessibility-aware content practices and online assessment experience.
- Prior involvement in project-based or case-based learning environments.
Compensation & Term
- The program typically runs about a dozen graduate courses per year across three terms.
- Multi-semester engagement is welcome, renewal contingent on performance, enrollment, and budget.
How to Apply
Send your resume/CV to [email protected] with the subject line: “MSDA Teaching Assistant Application — [Your Name]”.
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What We Do
Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
