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Peer Tutors are responsible for providing academic assistance to undergraduate students in pathophysiology & pharmacology I/II and foundations of health assessment coursework. Tutoring is not teaching, but rather supplemental learning for students needing additional assistance with course content. Tutors will be primarily engaged in assisting students enrolled in pathophysiology and pharmacology course content and health assessment (NRS 325, 326, 204). The peer tutoring program utilizes both group and one-on-one tutoring to assist students with course topics.
This position will assist with field trips for the summer Ornithology course (Session 2). The employee must be enrolled in Biology 302 Ornithology, possess a valid Driver's License, complete Public Safety's online Driver Safety Training, and be a registered driver with the Public Safety office. This position requires a background check that would include driving records.
The Economics Tutor provides tutoring to UP students in any Economics class, either individually or in small groups, and helps students clarify learning problems and improve study skills. PSOB tutor will work a minimum of 4 hours a week, based on course background and scheduling needs. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. This position will be active Fall 2019 and Spring 2020.
The Finite Mathematics Peer Assistant provides mathematics tutoring services in the Math Resource Center (MRC), located within the Learning Commons. Finite Mathematics Peer Assistants work based on demand in a one-on-one tutoring format. No minimum number of hours is guaranteed with this position: this position will not exceed 3 hours of tutoring per week. This position requires attendance at all mandatory trainings and adherence to all university policies regarding student employment. Position will be active Fall 2019 and Spring 2020.
Dr. Hutcheson and Dr. Hoffman invite applications for Biochemistry I Lab (CHM 471) TAs. Possible times include Tuesday 12:55-3:55, Wednesday 1:35-4:35, and Thursday 12:55-3:55. In your application, please indicate both your availability and order of preference for these sections.
The Social Media Assistant will assist in managing the primary social media accounts (@PortlandPilots) for the University of Portland Athletics Department. This requires working home events and other important athletic events, as well as providing office hours. Additionally, the Social Media Assistant will create graphics and update graphic templates for social media throughout the year.
This position is approximately 6-8 hours per week all semesters assisting the Marketing and Communications Department in University-wide video and photography projects, and will report to the Photography Coordinator. Priority will be given to students with related work experience and have their own equipment (or access to equipment.) No guarantee of set hours with some flexibility depending on assignment. Occasional evenings and weekends. Video and Photography Assistant could start working this summer and continue in the 2019-20 academic year.
For students who are interested in marketing, public relations, communications or journalism, this position is an opportunity to gain valuable skills by helping to share news and tell the stories of UP's students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Students can enhance their interview techniques, hone their reporting and writing skills, learn web skills, and build their portfolio while helping to publicize events, promote student and staff research and accomplishments, and highlight programs at UP. Position reports to the Web Content Specialist/Staff Writer. Hours average 6-10 hours per week, with flexible schedule and locations. Student Web Content Producer and Writer could start working this summer and continue in the 2019-20 academic year.
The OTM Tutor provides tutoring services to UP students for any OTM class. PSOB tutor will work a minimum of 4 hours a week, based on course background and scheduling needs. They will provide individual and small group tutoring to students and assist students in improving academic achievement to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Position active Fall 2019 and Spring 2020.
Provide tutoring services to UP students for BUS 250 (Legal Responsibilities in Business). PSOB tutor will work a minimum of 4 hours a week, based on course background and scheduling needs. They will provide individual and small group tutoring to students and assist students in improving academic achievement to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Position active Fall 2019 and Spring 2020.
Ambassadors serve as representatives for the Shiley School of Engineering who support the School’s recruitment goals. Ambassadors will work up to a maximum of 5 hours per week.
Group Work Consultants help groups with teamwork, understanding and rotating roles, managing conflicts, finding strengths, and understanding group theory. Group Work Consultants facilitate group process for multi-member projects in order to promote effective and equitable group work. Group Work Consultants work in the Group Work Lab located within the Learning Commons in BC 163. The Learning Commons is a program of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC). Pay rate is set by Student Employment. Paid training for this position will occur the weekend prior to the beginning of the semester.
Chemistry Tutors provide Chemistry tutoring services to UP students in the Chemistry Assistance Center (CAC), located within the Learning Commons in Buckley Center 163. Chemistry Tutors work 2-6 hours a week, based on tutoring experience, course background, and scheduling needs for the Chemistry Assistance Center (CAC). Chemistry Tutors provide tutoring services by appointment only. Pay rate is set by Student Employment. The Learning Commons is a program of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC). Paid training for this position will occur the week of August 20, 2019.
The Audio Visual (AV) Services department provides AV equipment and services to faculty and staff. Equipment such as microphones, PA systems, laptops, video cameras, digital projectors, screens, smart carts, conference phones, iPod recording kits, and easels may be checked out or scheduled for delivery. Additional services include production assistance with instructional media materials such as audio/video recording, editing, streaming, media duplication, conversion, and transfers. This position supports the goals of the AV Services staff and serves as the first point of contact for UP faculty and staff seeking the use of AV equipment and services.
We are currently accepting applications for both summer and fall of 2019.
The Accounting Tutor provides tutoring services to UP students for any Accounting class. PSOB tutor will work a minimum of 4 hours a week, based on course background and scheduling needs. They will provide individual and small group tutoring to students and assist students in improving academic achievement to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Position to be active Fall 2019 and Spring 2020.
Mathematics Student Graders support faculty teaching by grading homework papers and recording homework scores. Graders will be assigned to a particular course, working with individual instructors; they will meet regularly with faculty to determine a grading rubric. They will collect regularly assigned homework papers and use a solution key to correct papers and report scores to faculty. Graders will also keep a confidential record of homework scores throughout the semester. Graders will return graded homework promptly on a schedule determined by the faculty. Weekly hours are not to exceed 45 minutes per credit hour for each graded course (i.e. 2 hours for grading for a 3-credit course, 3 hours of grading for a 4-credit course.)
Peer Leaders report to the Physics Lab Coordinator (Punam Ghimire). Peer Leaders assist students during physics lab in either Romanaggi Hall 201 or 206. Peer leaders work for three hours a week in lab, as well as a short 30-45 minute meeting each week to discuss the following week's lab. Peer Leaders are also responsible for grading lecture homework, giving a total of about 7 hours of work per week. There is the option to work additional hours during open lab. Peer Leaders are evaluated through a combination of the following: evaluation from the supervising lab adjunct, weekly meetings with the physics lab coordinator, occasional observation from the physics lab coordinator, and end of semester students' evaluations.
A Teaching Assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. This position is for the 2019-20 academic year and is only available to returning students who have successfully completed the BIO 307/377 and BIO 308/378 series OR the BIO 305/365 and BIO 306/366 series with an overall grade of B+ or higher. The pay rate for this position is the Multnomah County minimum wage, which will be $12.50/hour for the 2019-20 academic year.
A teaching assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. This position is to assist Dr. Mani with BIO379- Microbiology for Nurses Laboratory on Fridays from 11:25am to 2:25pm. Previous completion of BIO379 is required for this position.
A Teaching Assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. This position is for BIO372 Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory taught by Dr. Wynne. The position will involve prepping samples and experiments for coursework.
To be eligible for this position the applicant should be available during the course time on Tuesdays from 12:55-3:55.
A teaching assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. This position is to assist Dr. Kenton with Microbiology Laboratory. Previous completion of BIO301/361 is required. Student will work between 6 and 10 hours per week. Hours will be decided upon between TA and the course instructor at the beginning of the semester.
Availability during one of the below times is required:
Please specify your availability for these times in your application.
This position is a Fall 2019 semester Laboratory Teaching Assistant for BIO 277. If successful, TA may have the opportunity to continue in subsequent semesters. Pay is set at $12.50/hour for the 2019-20 academic year. Faculty will provide feedback throughout the semester. All TAs will receive an evaluation at the end of the semester as well.
To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be available to work each week during the following Fall 2019 section times:
The Laboratory Teaching Assistant (TA) will report to the instructor of the course or the laboratory coordinator for the course. The assigned classroom for the course will be located in Swindells Hall or a shared academic classroom. The approximate hours for a semester will be 3 hours per week (39 hours each semester) and the pay rate is $12.50 per hour for the 2019-20 academic year. The course instructor or laboratory coordinator will inform the TAs of performance deficiencies (if any) and where they are performing well on an on-going basis. A TA who is not meeting the communicated expectations may be dismissed and replaced with another qualified applicant at any time during the semester for which they are hired.
This student does background work that is essential for the Encounter with Christ Retreat to function smoothly. Student reports to Veronicca Bathon and works roughly 30 hours/semester for both semesters. The hours are primarily focused around the lead-up to the three retreats throughout the school year. There are many, mostly administrative and detailed responsibilities, that the student attends to during the hours that fit their schedule. Some of the responsibilities include maintaining the excel spreadsheet, putting together a retreat booklet, creating nametags, maintaining the supplies necessary for the retreat, and some outreach. This position begins in the fall semester, and will carry through to the spring semester.
Speech and Presentation Consultants help provide consultations on how to craft a speech or presentation at any point in its development (e.g., topic selection, organization, outlining, and delivery), including presentation design of PowerPoint slides. Work will be done in the Speech and Presentation Lab within the Learning Commons located in BC 163. These consultants work with students from all disciplines to enhance their speaking and presentation skills and strategies. The Learning Commons is a program of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC). Pay rate is set by Student Employment. Paid training for this position will start the weekend before the beginning of the fall semester.
