Student Hourly Learning Assistant


Position Overview

The Undergraduate Geography & Atmospheric Science program is accepting applications for undergraduate Learning Assistants (LAs) to assist with various Geography or Atmospheric Science classes. This is an on-site position.

Job Description

  • serving as peer mentors in and out of class to facilitate student engagement and concept mastery (5-10%)
  • assisting faculty with development of activities (5-10%)
  • grading and evaluation of student assignments (80-90%)
  • creating online study and practice tools (5-10%)
LAs hired for these positions may be required to attend weekly course meetings and take part in regular teaching workshops before and throughout the semester. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in geography or atmospheric science.

Required Qualifications

  1. Applicants must have a 3.25 overall GPA
  2. Applicants must demonstrate a basic level of experience with and interest in evidence-based teaching methods as evidenced in application material.
  3. Current KU student.
  4. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Preferred Qualifications

  1. GEOG/ATMO majors or minors
  2. UKanTeach students
  3. previous TAs in GEOG/ATMO
  4. previous GEOG/ATMO students with excellent outcomes will receive first consideration.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application will include a Cover Letter and a Resume or CV. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
  • Application review begins on 8/12/2024.

Contact Information to Applicants

Cornelis Vanderveen cjvdv@ku.edu, Xoe Cranberry xoe.cranberry@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

12.00/hr

Work Schedule

6-10 hours per week; as needed

Anticipated Start Date

Monday August 19, 2024

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Posting Information

  • Posting ID:  28690BR
  • Department:  Geography & Atmo Science
  • Primary Campus:  University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  • Reg/Temp:  Temporary
  • Employee Class:  S-Student

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