Graduate Assistant - Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) AZ

Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is seeking three Graduate Assistants (GA) for our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at our Goodyear Arizona location. 

Job Summary:

• Graduate Assistant (GA): GAs work directly with students and faculty in this position to provide additional learning and tutoring opportunities for students in the first year to the professional program. They provide lab sessions, group and individual tutoring sessions and assist in grading low stakes assignments. 
• Graduate Assistantship Appointment: Financial payment for part-time work in teaching, administration or research. Appointments are made for the program's second year for an average of 10 hours of work per week. More information can be found in the FPU GA Handbook
• Compensation for all GA’s work: GA is eligible for 50% tuition reduction for each year and term assigned. 
• Specific expectations will be communicated to the applicants from each program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Professional Year 1 (PY1) of the DPT program with a strong academic record.
• Experience in teaching or in working with other students.

Application:

• Complete the application - Put work and educational experience on your resume
• Submit a Resume
• A cover letter addressing teaching experience, assistance to classmates, and learning from your first year of the program. 

Since 1962, Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, we offer majors and programs that develop essential, professional skills; promote close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings.

Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge, NH, and online and graduate centers in Manchester, and Lebanon, (NH) and Goodyear, AZ.  We continue to explore new models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders.