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Associate Instructor Academic Year Assistantships

The Student Academic Center employs approximately 15 associate instructors. The number of openings varies from year to year, and some positions require specific subject knowledge.

Position Description

Assignments are on a 10-month basis (August through May) for 18 hours per week. In addition to teaching responsibilities, instructors will be involved in outreach presentations, workshops, one-on-one student instruction via the Individualized Academic Assistance Program, inservice training sessions, and professional seminars. Assignments beyond teaching are determined by calculation of specific teaching assignments as related to the distribution of the l8-hour/week assignment. Teaching assignments are not limited to one course area, and may vary from one session to the next.


Qualifications

AIs are selected on the basis of teaching experience, academic background, intellectual abilities, and organizational skills.
    Candidates must:
    • be admitted to an Indiana University graduate program
    • be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester
    • be knowledgeable about, willing to learn, basic computer applications (email, WWW, etc.)
    Preference is given to:
    • doctoral-level candidates
    • candidates with previous coursework experience that is applicable to the position
Remuneration
Assistantships provide a 10-month stipend (minimum of $9000), with tuition support for fall and spring semesters as available.

Application Process

Applications are available beginning in January of each academic year for the next year's session. Applications will be accepted until April lst. You can obtain materials at our web site (paper-based format or web-based format)or please phone (812) 855-7313.

We acknowledge that the experience of teaching at the SAC is both rewarding and occasionally trying. While we value experience, we also anticipate the possibility of burnout among our instructional staff. In doing so we respect the discretion of individual coordinators with regard to hiring and maintaining a quality staff while at the same time recognizing that a commitment of more than three years to a single SAC assignment might prove detrimental to the best interests of both graduate AIs and undergraduate students..

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Associate Instructor 2nd Summer Session Assistantships

The Student Academic Center offers up to 13 assistantships for the second summer session. These positions will include applications from current academic year instructors.

Position Description

The summer session is a part of the Groups Special Service Program at Indiana University which is a federally funded project offering promising students, who are first generation college students and who are financially disadvantaged, the opportunity to attend college. Our course program, Critical Reading and Reasoning for the New College Student, is a seven-week course that introduces students to modes of thinking and learning at the college level. Classwork is conducted in both large and small group arrangements. Instructors teach one section of 30 students on a daily (5 day/wk) schedule. In addition to teaching responsibilities, instructors attend training and orientation workshops held the week prior to the beginning of the session, and weekly staff meetings held throughout the session.


Qualifications

Candidates should possess substantial expertise in the teaching of critical reading and thinking skills, experience working with non-traditional students, evidence of strong teaching background (particularly pertaining to collaborative learning and small group instructions), and a teaching philosophy that can accommodate the objectives, curriculum, and format of the course.
reference will be given to doctoral-level graduates who do not have a commitment to other summer positions.

Remuneration

Stipends will be determined annually, and the position does not include tuition support.


Application Process

Applications are made available in February of each academic year. The deadline for submission of materials is April lst. For additional information and application forms, please phone (812) 855-7313.

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Graduate Practicum/Internship Positions

The Student Academic Center accepts applications from graduate students who seek practicums during both the fall and spring semester of each academic session. Positions include the opportunity to work with students in one on one counseling formats, work on curriculum development, conduct research projects related to the academics of a college career, and learn the "ins" and "outs" of a multi-faceted department that provides student services.

Interested persons should contact the Center to make an appointment with Dr. Sharon O. Chertkoff, practicum coordinator at (812) 855-7313. Requests for these appointments are NOT processed via our Guest Book on this web site.

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Undergraduate Employment Opportunities

Undergraduate Teaching Interns (UGTIs)

The Student Academic Center employs four undergraduates from the Honors Program each academic year to assist within our courses. Interns are assigned to a specific course which may at times be linked to another content area (i.e., M118, History, etc.). The position includes attending the course, working with in-class projects and conducting small group learning sessions.

Remuneration

Biweekly/hourly -- minimum $8/hr -- 10-13 hours/week


Application Process

Candidate selections are made from applications provided by the Honors Program. For more information, applicants may contact Dr. Sharon O. Chertkoff, by phoning (812) 855-7313, or by dropping by the Center at 316 North Jordan. To complete an application, please contact Honors for materials/procedures.

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Peer Instructors

Recruitment is conducted each spring for the following academic year. Requirements include having overcome obstacles that once contributed to lowered GPA standing, completion of the Student Academic Center retention program, and demonstrated knowledge of the procedures and methods that accomplished this successful change. Peer instructors will assist with class sessions, conduct small group sessions on a weekly basis, and serve as mentors for other students who are just beginning the process of reclaiming academic standing.

Note: X158 Peer Instructor candidates can only apply if they have taken X158.

Remuneration

Biweekly/hourly -- minimum $6.00/hr -- 10-13 hours/week


Application Process

Applications can be requested by calling (812) 855-7313, or by visiting the Student Academic Center at 316 North Jordan. Further information is available from the course instructor or by contacting Stacy Jacob.

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Supplemental Instruction Leaders

Recruitment is conducted during fall and spring semesters. Requires the successful completion of course (M025, M118, E201, E201, M119, L104, etc.) and a recommendation by a professor. Duties will include attending the assigned class lectures, leading 3-4 collaborative learning sessions each week to help students review content and instructing students in the use of critical listening and learning strategies.

Remuneration

Biweekly/hourly -- minimum of $8/hr -- 10-12 hours/week


Application Process

Applications can be requested by calling (812) 855-7313, or by visiting the Student Academic Center at 316 North Jordan. Further information is available by contacting Sharon Chertkoff.

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This file was last updated on February 4, 2004 by Seak-Zoon Roh
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