UU Student - Instruction

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is looking for Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leads to facilitate weekly group study sessions for courses. Ideal candidates must be Doctorate of Physical Therapy students who have received a Federal Work-Study Award.

SI Leads will guide students through difficult course concepts using collaborative learning techniques, conduct exam review sessions, and document student engagement. This position typically requires 3-6 hours of work per week, depending on the semester schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Utah student with a Federal Work-Study Award.
• Experience working in settings with students is valued.
• Willingness to conduct one-on-one tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly group study sessions for courses.
• Conduct exam review sessions and prepare materials.
• Record attendance and report on student engagement.

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leads are students who facilitate weekly group study sessions in courses that they have successfully completed. SI Leads utilize collaborative learning techniques to ensure peer-to-peer interaction in small groups. They plan and implement weekly sessions that guide students through difficult course concepts and share strategies they and others used to be successful in the course. SI Leads are appointed for 1 semester and typically work 3-6 hours per week; frequency/duration to be determined before the semester begins and modified as needed to suit the needs of the learners and the availability of the SI Lead. SI Leads may also be asked to conduct one-on-one tutoring for students who have been identified as in need of additional academic support by the course instructor and Student Affairs. Only Doctorate of Physical Therapy students that qualify for Work Study will be considered.

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

Minimum Qualifications

This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Preferences

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy students that qualify for Work Study

Special Instructions Summary

ONLY open to Doctorate of Physical Therapy students that qualify for Work Study

Additional Information

• This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

• The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

• Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

• Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

• To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information can be located on the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

• Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter