| Job Title | DES100 Undergraduate Instructional Assistant |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU14512 |
| Department Name | 8N000:College of Design |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | Starting at $12.00 per hour |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | Student applicants must be enrolled at the University of Kentucky. Applicants must be upper-level undergraduate students (3rd or 4th year) currently enrolled in The College of Design or Landscape Architecture with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. |
| Required Related Experience | Student applicants must be enrolled at the University of Kentucky. Applicants must be upper-level undergraduate students (3rd or 4th year) currently enrolled in The College of Design or Landscape Architecture with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Assistants must be interested in cultivating skills related to Engagement, Leadership, Research, and Assessment. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | n/a |
| Physical Requirements | Standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Some lifting up to 50 pounds. |
| Shift | This position will require 7-10 hours of work per week. 12:00 – 12:50 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, other working times to be determined. |
| Job Summary | DES100 Undergraduate Instructional Assistant This assistantship will provide students the opportunity to work directly with faculty instructors and to serve as peer-to-peer mentors to teach, guide, and support students enrolled in DES100. Per Week:
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To ensure the above expectations are being met, Undergraduate Instructional Assistants will be asked to keep a time sheet and to have progress meetings with the Faculty as needed. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Organization skills, dependable, on time, and a team player. Interested students should send a resume containing a list of references, and brief 150 word statement written by hand that communicates what they feel they contribute and what they hope to gain from participating in DES100. Because we offer students written feedback, ideal candidates will have legible handwriting. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | n/a |
| Deadline to Apply | 05/15/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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