Teaching Assistant: Medicine & Healthcare (Summer 2026)

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)
Columbia University, Duke University, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, University of Oxford

The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) seeks Teaching Assistants (TAs) for its Medicine & Healthcare Program, a 9-day residential conference for high school students interested in medical careers. TAs play a critical role in guiding students through hands-on learning, leadership development, and residential life.

The Role:

Teaching Assistants mentor a small group of 12–16 students, support academic and leadership programming, and serve as residential advisors. TAs arrive 5 days prior to student arrival for mandatory training and work 9-day sessions with a 3-day break between sessions. Days are long and active, typically lasting from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Lead small-group discussions and debriefs
• Teach academic and leadership sessions
• Support program logistics and administrative needs
• Chaperone off-campus trips and evening activities
• Live in the residence hall with students and serve as a Resident Advisor

Qualifications

• Current college student with an interest or background in medicine and/or healthcare
• Demonstrated leadership experience or training
• Relevant academic, volunteer, or work experience appropriate for teaching sessions

Compensation & Benefits

• $900 per session (paid at the end of each session)
• Room, board, and meals provided during sessions (eaten in the dining hall on campus)
• Transportation to and from the conference included