Looking for Reading & Writing Academic Preparation & Placement (APP) Teaching Assistant in Lexington, KY

Job title: Reading & Writing Academic Preparation & Placement (APP) Teaching Assistant Company: University of Kentucky Job description: Reading & Writing Academic Preparation & Placement (APP) Teaching Assistant | | Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Reading & Writing Academic Preparation & Placement (APP) Teaching Assistant Requisition Number DU08869 Department Name 1B140: Transformative Learning Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range Stipend $17,000 + Tuition + Health Fee Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Pursuing doctoral or master's degree at the Univeristy of Kentucky in English, Writing, Rhetoric, Communication, or related field. Must have minimum of 18 credit hours at graduate level. Required Related Experience N/A Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time; Standing for long periods of time; occasional lifting or pushing of items up to 25 lbs. Shift Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends (varies) Job Summary Transformative Learning (TL) provides academic preparation programming and academic support services for undergraduate students in all colleges to help them master the skills needed to become successful lifelong learners. TL houses four academic support programs including: The Peer Tutoring Program at The Study, Academic Preparation and Placement (APP), Integrated Success Coaching (ISC), and Supplemental Instruction. Members of TL strive to achieve the goal of enhancing the academic experience of students at UK by working closely with campus partners to develop student-responsive programs that best serve the entire campus community. As a member of the TL senior staff team, teaching and graduate assistants will contribute to the overall mission of the unit and its services, participate in regular meetings/trainings, and continually work to improve all programs and services. Responsibilities for the Reading Academic Preparation & Placement TA position include: - Working with students in a classroom and one-on-one setting - Teaching reading and study skills strategies & serve as a resource to students - Applying reading strategies to course texts across disciplines - Create & Present Workshops related to Reading Comprehension - Assist with Placement Testing Activities - Other duties as assigned by APP Assistant Director A complete application includes the following: 1. A complete online application 2. Resume or CV 3. Cover Letter 4. Academic Transcript(s) (unofficial version from myUK is acceptable) 5. Letter of Recommendation from faculty member or supervisor - attached as Specific Request Skills / Knowledge / Abilities REQUIRED: Enthusiastic about working with undergraduate students; excellent verbal and written communication skills; individuals who work well in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment/as part of a team; ability to work autonomously; comfortable speaking in front of large groups; excellent public speaking skills; willing to learn; innovative; creative; professional. PREFERRED: Familiarity with all Microsoft Office programs; experience with design, marketing, statistical analysis, curriculum design, teaching experience, or formative and summative assessment a plus. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Currently enrolled in Ph.D. program at the Univeristy of Kentucky in English, Writing, Rhetoric, Communication, or related field. Expected salary: $17000 per year Location: Lexington, KY Apply Job!