Peer Supported Learning Teaching Assistant (2024-2025)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 13, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Peer Supported Learning Teaching Assistant (2024-2025)
Requisition Number
DU11782
Department Name
1B140: Transformative Learning
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$19,200/Academic Year standard graduate tuition, Johnson Center fees and health fees
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
Applicants should be pursuing an MA, MS, or Ph.D.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
Bachelor's Degree
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; Standing for long periods of time; occasional lifting or pushing of items up to 25 lbs.
Shift
20 hours per week
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends (varies
Position is for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Transformative Learning (TL), housed in the Office for Student Success, is a centralized student support unit on campus, a student's one-stop shop for on-campus academic resources. Please see our website to learn more about our three pillars: Academic Preparation & Achievement, Integrated Success Coaching, and Peer Supported Learning.
What is a Peer Supported Learning (PSL) Teaching Assistant?
PSL TAs support Transformative Learning's peer-to-peer academic support services. These services include The Study, which provides drop-in peer tutoring for math, science, and business courses, Presentation U: Speaking & Writing Center, which provides peer tutoring for communication and composition assignments for any class, and Supplemental Instruction, which is peer-led study groups for some of UK's most challenging courses. The PSL TAs work collaboratively with student leaders, Program Coordinators, and the Associate Director for PSL to advance PSL services and empower students to discover their own success.
A typical workday for a PSL TA: An example of a typical workday as a Peer Supported Learning Teaching Assistant includes 4-6 of the following:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To apply, please upload:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resum or CV
3. Academic Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Specific Request)
5. Complete Application and Specific Questions
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Pursuing doctoral or master's degree in higher education, educational psychology, education, social sciences, social work, or related field. Candidates with foundational STEM Degrees are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to Apply
07/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion
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 backgrounds, 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 background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Peer Supported Learning Teaching Assistant (2024-2025)
Requisition Number
DU11782
Department Name
1B140: Transformative Learning
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$19,200/Academic Year standard graduate tuition, Johnson Center fees and health fees
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
Applicants should be pursuing an MA, MS, or Ph.D.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
Bachelor's Degree
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; Standing for long periods of time; occasional lifting or pushing of items up to 25 lbs.
Shift
20 hours per week
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends (varies
Position is for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Transformative Learning (TL), housed in the Office for Student Success, is a centralized student support unit on campus, a student's one-stop shop for on-campus academic resources. Please see our website to learn more about our three pillars: Academic Preparation & Achievement, Integrated Success Coaching, and Peer Supported Learning.
What is a Peer Supported Learning (PSL) Teaching Assistant?
PSL TAs support Transformative Learning's peer-to-peer academic support services. These services include The Study, which provides drop-in peer tutoring for math, science, and business courses, Presentation U: Speaking & Writing Center, which provides peer tutoring for communication and composition assignments for any class, and Supplemental Instruction, which is peer-led study groups for some of UK's most challenging courses. The PSL TAs work collaboratively with student leaders, Program Coordinators, and the Associate Director for PSL to advance PSL services and empower students to discover their own success.
A typical workday for a PSL TA: An example of a typical workday as a Peer Supported Learning Teaching Assistant includes 4-6 of the following:
- Supervise and observe PSL services in one or more of our on-campus locations, in a set weekly schedule, for 10-12 hours per week
- PSL services operate afternoon and evening hours Monday-Friday and Sundays.
- Programmatic support for PSL services including assistance with hiring, training, marketing, and assessment projects
- Preparation and facilitating one or more department workshops (e.g. campus-wide tutor training and GRE Prep seminars)
- Supporting leadership development of student employees
- Contributing to outreach/promotional/marketing efforts of PSL and the Department of Transformative Learning
- Researching, benchmarking and developing innovative peer support strategies
- Attending team meetings and other professional development trainings
- Other duties as assigned
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To apply, please upload:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resum or CV
3. Academic Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Specific Request)
5. Complete Application and Specific Questions
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- A demonstrated track record of helping students to succeed,
- Excellent executive functioning skills such as time management, listening, communication, data collection, evaluation and analysis.
- Excellent customer service.
- Enjoys working in both an individual and team setting.
- Strong understanding of academic life skills such as learning strategies, time management, growth mindset, getting motivated, & school/work/life integration.
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Pursuing doctoral or master's degree in higher education, educational psychology, education, social sciences, social work, or related field. Candidates with foundational STEM Degrees are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to Apply
07/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion
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 backgrounds, 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 background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What interests you most about this position?
(Open Ended Question) - How did you learn about this opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Academic Transcript
- Specific Request 1
