Mathskeller Undergraduate Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Mathskeller Undergraduate Assistant for a part-time role in Lexington, KY. This position requires maintaining regular tutoring hours and assisting in the Mathskeller alongside Teaching Assistants. Applicants should be current students, preferably with two semesters of Calculus and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Candidates with prior tutoring experience will be preferred. The role emphasizes skills such as patience and collaboration, making it ideal for those passionate about teaching mathematics.

Qualifications

• Current student at the University of Kentucky.
• Experience in one-on-one tutoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with tutoring in lower-level mathematics courses.
• Help operate the Mathskeller alongside TAs.
• Maintain a regular work schedule of 6 hours per week.

Skills

Patience

Collaboration

Intuition

Socratic method

Education

Current University of Kentucky student

Completed two semesters of Calculus with grades A or B

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status

Job description

Mathskeller Undergraduate Assistant

Department: 8E080: Mathematics

Location: Lexington, KY

Salary: $13.00/hour

Type: Student

Time Status: Part-Time

Required Education: Must be a current University of Kentucky student.

Preferred Education / Experience: Before working, UAs should have completed two semesters of Calculus or equivalent with grades of A or B. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, and applicants must have Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status. Students who have previously worked with tutoring or math education are preferred.

Required Related Experience: One-on-one tutoring experience is preferred.

Shift: Each UA position requires maintaining regular hours assigned at the start of the semester based on each UA’s schedule. Some UAs may hold a 3-hour work week based on need.

Job Summary: Undergraduate Assistants (UAs) will keep 6 regular hours of work per week tutoring in the Mathskeller. This will be divided into several shifts. The UA is expected to both help tutor courses as well as help operate the Mathskeller alongside TA’s. Additional hours are assigned during exam weeks and events. Some UAs may hold a 3-hour work week based on need.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: At the Mathskeller, we emphasize patience, intuition, collaboration, and the Socratic method. UAs are expected to engage with students as they enter and be willing to answer questions from a wide variety of lower-level mathematics courses. UAs who can answer problems while providing insight into the big picture of the class are preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2026

Applicant Documents

1. Resume
2. Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.