Physical Geology Supplemental Instructor, Title III Supplemental Instructor Program
Sul Ross State University

Job Title:

Physical Geology Supplemental Instructor, Title III Supplemental Instructor Program

Alpine

Natural Sciences

04/30/2024

08/16/2024

Yes

07/01/2024

$15.63/hour 19 hours/week, Monday-Friday

Required
Must have completed Physical Geology (GEOL1303), or related/equivalent course and have earned an 80 or better in the course.

Preferred
- Strong verbal & written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions, and deliver feedback.
- Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance using effective goal-setting strategies.- Upperclassman or Graduate student Geology preferred.

Institutional

Purpose of Job:
The primary responsibilities of he Supplemental Instructor (SI) for Physical Geology (GEOL1303) are to audit the class and hold weekly tutoring sessions for students enrolled in the class. The SI will serve as an intermediary between the students and the instructor and it will be the SI's charge to engage with students and promote weekly meetings. Upon request, the SI may also arrange individual meetings with students. The SI will report to the Physical Geology professor weekly to discuss student engagement and progress.

Duties and Responsibilities:-Attend Physical Geology lecture.-Hold weekly tutoring/study sessions.-Work with students individually, upon request.-Meet weekly with the Physical Geology professor.
Supervision: direct supervision from course instructor, Dr. Thomas Shiller.
STEM Internship Program:This position is part of the Title III STEM Lobotrack to Success (LTS) Supplemental Instructor Program. The purpose of the Supplemental Instructor Program is to support undergraduate STEM students through the more challenging courses in the different degree plans offered by the Agriculture, Life and Physical Sciences (ALPS) college. For courses identified as presenting an outsized barrier to student success in and/or acceptance into their preferred STEM major field coursework, Supplemental Instructors (Sis) will be recruited from high achieving senior-level students who have taken the same course in the past or graduate students. For more questions regarding the Supplemental Instructor Program, reach out to Maya Vaughn (maya.vaughn@sulross.edu).
All other duties as assigned unique to the department. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

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