Supplemental Instruction Leader - Center for Teaching and Learning

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program is a part of the CTL Student Learning Assistance (SLA) program, which aims to enhance the academic environment at UNM and foster lifelong learning among students. The Supplemental Instruction Leader (SIL) is a key member of the SI program, providing direct student support within SLA. SILs collaborate with CTL staff to support the programming and tutoring services offered to UNM students. To be considered for a SIL position, candidates must have demonstrated success in the course they wish to support (achieving a B+ or better) or possess a strong recommendation from faculty in that subject area. In partnership with the Student Success Supervisor, Assistant Coordinator, and Student Manager, the SI Leader is responsible for planning and leading weekly small-group tutoring sessions, utilizing instructional design methods to enhance students' metacognitive skills. They also participate in ongoing professional development to become effective facilitators of student learning, attend assigned course lectures to collaborate with faculty and promote student engagement, assess student needs, and make referrals to other university and CTL services. Additionally, SILs act as a liaison between academic departments and CTL SI services and fulfill administrative duties in accordance with CTL and UNM policies.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours at the University of New Mexico in a degree seeking program.
• 12-15 hour work week availability.
• Attendance at pre-semester trainings (week before classes begin).
• Attendance at weekly Friday trainings (3:00pm-4:30pm).
• Flexible schedule for occasional evening shifts.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proven success in the course they support (B+ or better) or a strong recommendation from faculty within that subject.

Nice To Haves

• A willingness to develop instructional skills.
• High level of professionalism.
• A willingness to navigate and adapt to challenging situations.
• Enthusiasm for helping others learn.
• Ability to develop oral, written, electronic, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with a diverse team of peers.
• Ability to communicate with and value people with diverse skills, backgrounds, and approaches to learning.
• Ability to balance work and school effectively.
• Ability to exemplify the values of CTL Student Learning Assistance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct weekly small-group tutoring sessions using instructional design methodologies tailored to help students improve metacognitive abilities.
• Participate in weekly professional development trainings designed to assist tutors in becoming effective facilitators of student learning.
• Attend class for an assigned course section and work collaboratively with the faculty to encourage student participation and engagement.
• Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals to other CTL services and services throughout the university.
• Serves as a liaison between academic departments and CTL SI services.
• Performs administrative responsibilities per CTL and UNM policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed