Spring 2023 Math Department Job Opportunities!
The Department of Mathematics is looking to hire undergraduates who are interested in filling a variety of positions in the department:
• Learning Assistant: Assist instructor in dedicated active learning classroom for Math 101, 102, or 103
• MRC Counselor: Guide students as they study or work through homework assignments in the Math Resource Center
• Teaching Assistant: Lead active learning recitations for Math 106 or Math 107
• Upper Division Learning Assistant: Work with an instructor of a 300-level course to support student learning in varying capacities
• Grader: Grade and provide constructive feedback on homework assignments for various upper level math courses
Successful applicants should possess good communication skills and be committed to helping students succeed. A key component of all of our first year math courses is the emphasis on active learning and student engagement, with instructors acting as classroom guides instead of dispensers of knowledge. Students investigate problems in groups and learn to employ sound mathematical reasoning, and critical components of all courses include student-student and student-teacher discussions of the mathematics.
A strong candidate will be someone who is interested in helping students and is willing to probe into the students' thinking, clarify points of confusion, and promote good study habits. Previous teaching experience is not necessary. By working in the department, you will be able to experience the joy a student shows when a previously misunderstood concept becomes clear. You will be able to experience classroom teaching and the self-fulfillment of helping people. It is anticipated that this will be both an interesting and valuable experience.
Depending on the position, the department budgets around 5-11 hours of work per week. Duties for the different positions vary, including things like teaching/assisting during classroom time, preparing for class, meeting with the convener or instructor with whom you are working, and leading review sessions. Depending on what position you are hired for, you may be included in the Mathematics department orientation the Friday before classes start.
The positions that we are looking to fill, as well as the minimum qualifications for each position, may be found at the application page.
Applications for the Spring 2023 semester are open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions for the Spring 2023 semester have been filled. To ensure full consideration for positions, please apply by Wednesday, November 30 (but the sooner you are able to apply, the better).
If you have any questions about the positions available or the application process, please contact Dr. Josh Brummer (jbrummer@unl.edu).