Job Description

Extra Help Assistant/Learning Assistant

The Extra Help Assistant/Learning Assistants are students that are responsible for assisting course instructors with the design, implementation, dissemination, and revision of evidence-based teaching practices in their courses. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Some college experience;
• Must be enrolled in or have successfully completed TCED 4200 - The Science of Teaching and Learning in STEM Courses.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• They must have successfully completed qualifying STEM courses for which they are applying to be Learning Assistants unless otherwise approved by the course instructor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist course instructors in designing evidence-based teaching practices for the course instructor's classes;
• Assist course instructors in implementing evidence-based teaching practices in the course instructor's class (either in class or in workshop or in lab);
• Meet with the course instructor at least once a week to provide feedback and plan for the next week's tasks;
• Guide students in the course instructor's class as they learn course material.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Ability to creatively solve problems;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to receive, apply, and provide constructive feedback.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dr. Michael Moore Director of Undergraduate Research and Mentoring 501-916-6039 memoore5@ualr.edu

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required

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