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Job Title | Undergraduate Instructional Assistant for ChemExcel - Fall 2024 |
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Requisition Number | DU12423 |
Department Name | 8E030:Chemistry |
Work Location | Lexington, KY |
Salary Range | $11.00 / hour |
Type of Position | Student |
Position Time Status | Part-Time |
Required Education | Qualified applicant must be a current undergraduate UK student with sophomore status or higher; have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher; have taken Chemistry 105 and 107; made a “B” or better in these courses. Applicants with equivalent credit will be considered. Preference will be given to students with an “A” in these courses. |
Required Related Experience | N/A |
Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A |
Physical Requirements | Lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; standing for approximately 2 hours at a time. |
Shift | Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Exact schedule varies according to course, section(s), schedule, and other factors. Please refer to the course catalog for listing of potential shifts. Assignments, schedules, and shifts are finalized by the Academic Coordinator. |
Job Summary | The Department of Chemistry is seeking talented and highly motivated undergraduates to fill positions as Undergraduate Instructional Assistants Type 2 (UIA-II), commonly titled Peer Leaders (PLs) for the ChemExcel Program (CHE 197). PLs lead small groups of students in weekly workshops through problem sets developed by the Academic Coordinator to help their group learn how to solve problems in general chemistry (CHE 107). PLs function more as coaches than instructors or Teaching Assistants. PLs are to maintain the utmost standard of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism while in this position. These positions are dependent upon availability of all instructional assistants. This position requires a full semester commitment of approximately 5 hours per week per section and includes the following duties, expectations, and requirements:
All PLs receive specific training on course policies. The Academic Coordinator spot-checks grades, resolves any discrepancies or disputes, and determines all final grades. Students may not exceed 20 hours per week during the academic year for all assignments across campus. First time PLs will only be assigned one section. |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | |
Deadline to Apply | 09/30/2024 |
Our University Community | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 check and/or drug screen. |
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