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 each semester or term according to class offerings and availability, and work closely with the primary course instructor to support students’ intellectual and personal growth. The course fulfills the First Year Experience General Education – Core V requirement and introduces incoming freshmen to the Health Disciplines. Sections are capped at 35 students and emphasize 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, spending approximately 3–6 hours per week in class, and spend approximately 4–7 hours per week outside class assisting the professor. The specific schedule and tasks are determined with the primary course instructor, taking into account course needs and the scholar’s academic and personal schedule. Scholars receive required training to perform their duties and to serve as peer mentors. The position pays a targeted salary of $150 biweekly based on experience and is not benefits eligible. Travel is not required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Sophomore or higher standing in Spring, with at least 30 completed credit hours.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• DFCAS major; preference 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 concepts, 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 instructed by the primary course instructor.
• Complete other course-related tasks assigned by the primary course instructor.
• Serve as a peer mentor, providing students with support and guidance.

What This Job Offers

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