CENTER FOR SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Spring 2021 LA Applications Closed. Accepting applications beginning March 22, 2021 for the Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 semesters.

Before applying, please review program information at csme.utah.edu/la. Applicants will need to:

Request a faculty recommendation form: 

• • • Ask a faculty to recommend you using this link: https://csme.utah.edu/la/faculty-info/.  Faculty recommenders may be from the University of Utah, or any institution where you have been recently enrolled as a matriculating student.
    • Applicants DO NOT NEED A LETTER, just the linked form.
    • Recommendation submissions are due by November 21.
    •  *Please note: if you have previously taken SCI 5050, you do NOT need to obtain a faculty recommendation.

Prepare to complete the application. It takes time to complete, and asks for the following information:

• • • Contact information
    • Major
    • GPA
    • Evidence of previous courses taken – DARS Report (find a video here about how to get a DARS report)
    • Anticipated graduation date
    • A written explanation of your interest in being an LA (< 300 words)
    • Previous experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring others (< 300 words)
    • A statement about the unique qualities, skills and experiences you can bring to the LA program (< 300 words)
    • Schedule availability, including your Spring 2021 class schedule
    • Commitment to enroll in FREE pedagogy course, SCI 5050 (schedule TBD based on needs of LAs hired).
    • Name and contact information of the faculty member who will submit a recommendation form on your behalf

Learning Assistants will be selected based on their status as currently matriculating undergraduates evaluated on merit, demonstrated interest and/or skill  in teaching and learning, and schedule availability.  LAs who have been hired previously will be considered before new applicants, but are not immediately guaranteed positions, and will be evaluated according to this application.

Questions? Please reach out to la@csme.utah.edu.