SI Lead (DPT) - Work-Study Peer Tutoring & Study Sessions

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking Supplemental Instruction Leads to facilitate weekly group study sessions for courses they have completed. SI Leads use collaborative learning to promote peer-to-peer interaction and guide students through difficult concepts.

Appointments are for one semester, typically 3–6 hours per week, with potential for one-on-one tutoring as needed. Open only to Doctorate of Physical Therapy students who qualify for Federal Work-Study.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Utah student with a current Federal Work-Study Award.
• Preference for Doctorate of Physical Therapy students who qualify for Work Study.

Responsibilities

• Reviews course syllabi and meets with faculty to identify essential course concepts and topics
• Conducts weekly SI sessions
• Facilitates interactive learning activities that integrate study strategies with course content
• Prepares questions/topics to be covered during the SI session
• Conducts exam review sessions
• Takes initiative, time permitting, to learn active teaching techniques and to create study materials that support course objectives
• Creates a learning culture that ensures students of varying academic levels are able to benefit from SI
• Records attendance of sessions and completes reports on topics covered and student engagement with the sessions

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Federal Work-Study Award

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking Supplemental Instruction Leads to facilitate weekly group study sessions for courses they have completed. SI Leads use collaborative learning to promote peer-to-peer interaction and guide students through difficult concepts.

Appointments are for one semester, typically 3–6 hours per week, with potential for one-on-one tutoring as needed. Open only to Doctorate of Physical Therapy students who qualify for Federal Work-Study.