Undergraduate Teaching Scholar- Gateway to Health (Spring)

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences (DFCAS) First Year Experience Unit seeks Undergraduate Teaching Scholars for CAS 1583 - Gateway to the Health Disciplines. Scholars are assigned to course sections according to course offerings and availability and work closely with the primary course instructor to contribute to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The course fulfills the First Year Experience General Education – Core V requirement and introduces incoming freshmen to health disciplines. Sections are capped at 35 students and focus on engagement activities, in-class exercises, student participation, and peer support.

Scholars work an average of approximately 7–10 hours per week. They attend all meetings of their assigned section, typically 3–6 hours per week, and spend approximately 4–7 hours per week assisting the professor outside class. The specific schedule and tasks are arranged with the primary course instructor, taking the course’s needs and the scholar’s academic and personal schedule into account. Required training prepares scholars for their duties and for peer mentoring. Peer mentoring is a peer-to-peer professional relationship focused on support and guidance, helping provide access to resources, build community, and develop student leadership.

The targeted salary is $150.00 biweekly, based on experience. The position is not benefits-eligible, and travel is not required.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma during the Spring Term; current student status will be verified.
• Be available to attend all meetings of the assigned CAS 1583 section.
• Be academically motivated, well-organized, and committed to helping younger students flourish.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude and responsibility for completing assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Be able to understand course schedules and requirements, seek clarification about assignments, engage respectfully with course materials and others’ ideas, revise written work based on feedback, and identify and direct students to campus resources and opportunities.
• Submit a resume, class schedule, and writing sample.
• Hiring is contingent on an open section for which the applicant is available.

Nice To Haves

• Sophomore or higher standing in Spring, with 30 completed hours.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• DFCAS major; preference is given to health-related majors.
• Prior tutoring or other instructional experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend all meetings of the assigned CAS 1583 section.
• Meet with students individually or in groups to help them understand course materials, course ideas, and assignments.
• Contribute to weekly engagement activities, in-class exercises, and student participation in person and on the Canvas Course page.
• Monitor, answer, and direct incoming student email as directed by the primary course instructor.
• Complete other course-related tasks assigned by the primary course instructor.
• Serve as a peer mentor for students in the assigned section after completing required training.

What This Job Offers

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