Undergraduate Assistant for Teaching & Learning (Student)

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Department:

Teaching & Learning Team 1

Time Type:

Part time

Job Description:

Summary:

Are you interested in being a part of a group of students helping to improve teaching and learning at American University? Are you looking for a flexible, paid leadership experience that will enhance your skills in communication, collaboration, and research?

The Center for Teaching, Research, & Learning (CTRL) invites applications for CTRL Student Partners for Spring 2025. Student Partners work directly with CTRL staff to bring their voice and perspectives to the conversation about teaching and learning at AU and integrate the student experience in CTRL’s work. Our team is highly collaborative and supportive, and our work is flexible and creative. Read more about the role of a student partner here.

The position is available for current American University undergraduate students. We are interested in undergraduate student applicants from all majors, who will be at least sophomore standing upon starting. Applicants should demonstrate dedication to the student academic experience at AU, and be self-driven, creative, and collaborative. Priority deadline to apply: October 25th. Final deadline: November 1st.

Responsibilities:

1.) Insight Sharing

• Student partners meet weekly as a group and with the CTRL team to discuss how to strive for equity and inclusion in teaching and learning at AU.
• In that way, student partners serve as an informal student advisory board to CTRL.

2.) Resource Development

• Student partners work on projects of interest over the semester, based on individualized goals, and develop related resources to distribute to the campus community.
• This work may include creating a video, podcast, infographic, or written resources about the student experience in general, or on a specific topic related to teaching and learning.

3.) Event Contribution

• Student partners provide feedback on CTRL events, provide video, audio, and/or written testimonials to be shared at CTRL events, or participate in CTRL events.

4.) Meeting with Instructors

• Student partners, if interested, may be available to meet one on one with instructors to discuss teaching, provide written feedback on course materials, and/or sit in on an instructor’s class to provide feedback.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.
• 3-5 hours per week (flexible).
• Start Date: Between January 6th and January 13th, 2025.
• Student partners should expect to attend a 1-hour weekly meeting with the group and dedicate approximately 2-4 additional hours per week to work on their personal projects on their own time.
• Student partner work follows the semester schedule.

Salary Range:

• $17.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current undergraduate student, at least sophomore standing
• There is no required previous work experience; however, applicants should demonstrate: commitment to teamwork, innovation, and equity, well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, openness to giving and receiving feedback, desire to develop leadership skills, dedication to improving the student academic experience at AU

Additional Information:

• Our team deeply values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages ALL students who are interested in this opportunity to submit their applications. If the position and work interest you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not think you meet all the requirements.
• This position offers support and training for all projects and is an opportunity for growth—we want to encourage you to express how this position fits into your career goals!
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references to the online application. Applicants would be informed before their references are contacted.
• Finalists will be invited to an interview with CTRL team member(s) to discuss the program and their interest in more detail.
• During that meeting, the potential CTRL Student Partner and CTRL team member(s) will review the expectations of the program and ensure that the student is a good fit. 
• If you are not selected for an interview, we will contact you to inform you of the status of your application.
• If you have any questions, please email Hannah Jardine at [email protected].

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

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Contact Us

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