Extra Help Assistant/Learning Assistant

Summary of Job Duties

UA Little Rock is seeking to hire an Extra Help Assistant/Learning Assistant. Learning Assistant duties include assisting course instructors with designing, implementing, disseminating, and revising evidence-based teaching practices in their courses. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications Required

• Some college experience.
• 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

• Aid course instructors in designing evidence-based teaching practices for the course instructors’ classes;
• Aid course instructors in implementing evidence-based teaching practices in the course instructor’s class (either in class, workshop, or 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.

Additional Information

• Salary Information: $780-$975

Required Documents To Apply

• Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information

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

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• No Background Check Required

Benefits Eligible

• No