Position Title:  Graduate Assistant, Teaching
Department:  Student Learning Services, THINK TANK
Reports To:  Instructional Specialist Coordinator
Hours Per Week:  20
Salary:  $16,000 at .50 FTE, which is $8000 per semester. This position is for the Spring semester only.
Benefits:  All graduate assistants at The University of Arizona receive in-state tuition waivers and are considered in-state students for tuition purposes.  All graduate assistants are provided with health care coverage. Graduate assistants are eligible for a 10% discount off the price of select items purchased at all ASUA Bookstores, subject to Bookstore policies in effect. Benefit coverage does not include miscellaneous fees and any additional tuition assessed by academic programs and colleges.

The mission of THINK TANK is to empower University of Arizona students by providing a positive environment where they can master the skills needed to become successful lifelong learners. THINK TANK is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and free of discrimination.

The Graduate Teaching Assistant will lead sections of SAS 100AX, Student Success Strategies for Math and Beyond, a component of the Schedule for Success program. This two-credit course is a concurrent course to MATH 100. MATH 100 is a live online course designed to bring the student up to speed on algebraic math skills. SAS 100AX is a live online course focused on strengthening study skills and learning strategies to aid students in their MATH 100 course, but also in future math courses and other subjects. Coursework consists of attending weekly class meetings where students work together in small groups, apply learning strategies, and build academic confidence. Learning strategies include: time management, growth mindset, anxiety and test taking, metacognition, resiliency and burnout, and understanding a math progression plan dependent on major requirements.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of SAS 100AX, a success strategies course designed to support students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 100. This includes leading class sessions, assessing student work, assisting students, and holding office hours according to SAS 100AX Instructional Team standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records and assist in program reporting and assessment.
• Work with the SAS 100AX Instructional Team to prepare lectures and course materials as requested.
• Work with Undergraduate Teaching Assistant to help facilitate live class and assist with grading and administration.
• Maintain communication with the Math Support Services Coordinator, Instructional Specialist Coordinators, and the SAS 100AX Instructional Team.
• Adhere to set work schedule and maintain accurate record of work hours.
• Adhere to departmental and university policies.
• All other duties as assigned by the Instructional Specialist Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Interest in implementing and facilitating an academic success program that combines student success strategies and student development theory.
• Commitment to making students' learning success the central concern of relationships with them.
• Commitment to creating an environment sensitive to student diversity.
• Experience with Zoom and/or virtual learning.
• Ability to establish a supportive, not dependent, relationship with students. Willingness to connect students to THINK TANK services and program components.
• Applicant must be currently admitted or enrolled in a graduate degree program within the University of Arizona. 
• Enrolled for a minimum of 6 units of graduate credit while fall and spring classes are in session (audit course are not included) and maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA for all UA Graduate credit courses.
• Applicants must meet the requirements of the UA Graduate College for a Teaching assistantship (training and language proficiency). Those requirements may be found at http://grad.arizona.edu/financial-resources/ta/requirements.

The preferred candidate will have experience with instructional delivery, collaborative learning, facilitation, and classroom management.

How to Apply

Questions can be directed to Caitlin Kerrigan via e-mail at ckerrigan@arizona.edu.