Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader

The Student Success Center, in conjunction with the Library Learning Commons, is seeking qualified peer educators to assist students in various courses.

A successful SI Leader will work closely with their faculty mentor and the Student Success Center team to provide students with collaborative study session and one-on-one consultation throughout the semester during scheduled days and times. 

Responsibilities

SI Leaders must work approximately 10 hours per week (minimum 125 hours per semester) and agree to the terms of employment which are tied to a Scholarship Agreement - paid from the Academic Support Fee.

• Before you are hired:
  • Secure a faculty referral for the course of which you wish to SI.
• After you are hired:
  • Complete online training modules via EdApp prior to the first day of classes
  • Attend in-person training with the Student Success Center/Library Learning Commons and with the Center for Teaching and Learning.
• Throughout the semester:
  • Attend all lectures for the course of which you SI.
  • Hold three scheduled weekly hours of in-person collaborative study sessions, either two 1-hour and 15-minute sessions or three 50-minute sessions (this time rounds to three full hours - just like course credit).
  • Hold two scheduled weekly hours of in-person student hours (formerly called office hours) to be held in the Library Learning Commons.
    • During this time, you might be asked to work at the Welcome Desk with a friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor. 
  • Hold one scheduled weekly student hour via Zoom.
  • Attend mandatory ongoing training, as determined by the Student Success Center, which is approximately one hour per month.

Benefits of Being an SI Leader

• Flexible schedule
• Enhanced knowledge of course material
• Experience gained in teaching pedagogy and practice
• Opportunities to build academic network
• Leadership experience through mentoring and guiding peers
• Training and certification through the Center for Teaching and Learning

Compensation

Pay will come in the form of three equal scholarship payments per semester. If there is a balance on the student's account, the scholarship payment will be automatically applied to that balance. Refunds will be issued by the Bursar's Office the Wednesday following the disbursement. The current scholarship amount is $1,500 per semester.

To Apply

Undergraduate students who are interested in becoming an SI Leader should first secure a faculty referral. Faculty can email their referral to Sarah Morris (smorri85@utm.edu), Assistant Director of Student Success Services and/or Amanda Mansfield (amansfi4@utm.edu), Learning Commons Coordinator. After a faculty referral is secured, students can apply via Handshake with their resume and a brief cover letter including the subject of which they are applying to be an SI Leader. 

Upon review of the faculty referral, resume, and cover letter, students who qualify will be emailed additional application requirements and be scheduled for an interview.

Questions?

Any questions can be sent to Dr. Amanda Mansfield, Learning Commons Coordinator, at amansfi4@utm.edu. 

Please Note:

SI Leader positions are filled as needed each semester and dependent upon course outcomes and funding availability.