Student/Non-Work Study - First Year Engineering Program

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Student/Non-Work Study - First Year Engineering Program
Requisition Number DU09067
Department Name 8H000:College of Engineering
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $10.00 per hour
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
N/A
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods
Shift
Various hours
Job Summary
The First-Year Engineering Program is seeking part-time (10 hour/week) undergraduate teaching assistants (UTA) to assist with grading, and to serve as in-class assistants. Assignments will include service in EGR 101 Engineering Exploration I, EGR 102 Fundamentals of Engineering Computing, EGR 103 Engineering Exploration II and EGR 215 Introduction to the Practice of Engineering for Transfer Students.
For grading duties, each UTA will practice grading according to a rubric and grade submitted assignments on a flexible schedule with weekly deadlines.
For in-class activities, each UTA will participate in several scheduled class sections, staff open laboratory sessions and attend periodic planning meetings. During class, the UTAs will circulate among teams of students to answer questions, facilitate in-class activities, guide progress toward learning objectives and provide constructive feedback.
UTAs are expected be enthusiastic representatives of the College of Engineering, share experiences related to their majors and encourage student success strategies.
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Applicants for the position must have a minimum 3.00 overall GPA at the conclusion of the Spring 2022 semester, and grades of “B” or better in all FYE courses completed
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 05/13/2022
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. 
 As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 
 Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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