What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant position at unm?
Under the
direct supervision of Professor Jordan, students will assist and facilitate
peer learning, student study sessions, and student engagement within the ECE
101 course. Students are required to attend a mandatory Learning Facilitators
training, and attend their assigned course regularly. They will learn how to foster
collaborative learning, track participation and student engagement, and create and
submit weekly summary reports of observations and reflections. Student hires
are not permitted to create new graded content (homework/exam problems, etc.),
new lectures, or rubrics, make grading policy decisions or substantial content
edits, and/or act as an independent grader without faculty supervision.
Specific PLF Responsibilities include:
- Facilitate peer learning, study sessions, or recitations as appropriate.
- Foster collaborative learning and a sense of community and belonging.
- Track participation and engagement in ways that help identify students who may need additional support (e.g. attendance, missed assignments, etc.).
- Submit weekly reflections or reports summarizing activities, time, and student engagement.
- Share observations with the instructor to guide timely interventions.
- Attend classes consistently, arrive prepared, and serve as approachable role models who encourage persistence and confidence.
- Participate in regular training as required and review meetings hosted by the Dean’s Office to reflect, learn, and share experiences with fellow PLFs.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional conduct standards.
- Submit a short reflection on their work and its impact on student learning.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.