New Graduate Assistantship Available in UKIT!
UK Information Technology seeks a qualified, full-time MA or PhD student for a graduate assistantship in the Academic Technology Group. The graduate assistant will be a leading member of the Blackboard Scholars team, a student group that provides training and support to faculty who use campus learning systems, including Blackboard, Adobe Connect, Echo360, TurningPoint clickers, and iTunes U.
Duties will include working closely with ATG staff to help schedule, train, and supervise the Scholars, assisting faculty in the use of a variety of educational technology tools, and helping design and teach faculty workshops. The GA will be expected to develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with staff members in ATG's campus partners and to coach the Scholars in pedagogical "best practices" for effective educational technology use. He or she may also be expected to attend and/or give occasional presentations on topics related to education or technology.
The ideal candidate will:
have a strong background in education, communication, information science, curriculum design, or a related field;
have experience in teaching, team leadership, and/or technology support;
be familiar with at least two of the learning systems in use at UK;
have excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills; and
be proactive, self-motivated, and communicative in regards to work-related activities.
This is an one-semester full assistantship beginning in January 2012 and renewable for the 2012-2013 school year. The position requires an average of 20 hours/week primarily scheduled during business hours (M-F 8-5) and the occasional early evening. Compensation includes a tuition scholarship, health insurance, and $240/week stipend. Summer hours will be available and compensated at $12/hour.
The selection process will be competitive. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing with their respective department and if hired, must maintain this status throughout their employment as a GA. For further information about compensation or eligibility, visit http://www.research.uky.
For full consideration, a cover letter and CV must be included with the UK online employment application. Submission of additional documents, such as a letter of recommendation or sample of previous work, is encouraged, but not required.
To apply, please visit http://ukjobs.uky.edu/
Duties will include working closely with ATG staff to help schedule, train, and supervise the Scholars, assisting faculty in the use of a variety of educational technology tools, and helping design and teach faculty workshops. The GA will be expected to develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with staff members in ATG's campus partners and to coach the Scholars in pedagogical "best practices" for effective educational technology use. He or she may also be expected to attend and/or give occasional presentations on topics related to education or technology.
The ideal candidate will:
have a strong background in education, communication, information science, curriculum design, or a related field;
have experience in teaching, team leadership, and/or technology support;
be familiar with at least two of the learning systems in use at UK;
have excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills; and
be proactive, self-motivated, and communicative in regards to work-related activities.
This is an one-semester full assistantship beginning in January 2012 and renewable for the 2012-2013 school year. The position requires an average of 20 hours/week primarily scheduled during business hours (M-F 8-5) and the occasional early evening. Compensation includes a tuition scholarship, health insurance, and $240/week stipend. Summer hours will be available and compensated at $12/hour.
The selection process will be competitive. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing with their respective department and if hired, must maintain this status throughout their employment as a GA. For further information about compensation or eligibility, visit http://www.research.uky.
For full consideration, a cover letter and CV must be included with the UK online employment application. Submission of additional documents, such as a letter of recommendation or sample of previous work, is encouraged, but not required.
To apply, please visit http://ukjobs.uky.edu/
