Employment
Apply to work with the Math & Science Learning Center
The MSLC is grateful for the talented team of undergraduate students who help lead daily operations (Ambassadors) and academic support programming (Peer Learning Assistants). The student team plays a critical role in establishing the welcoming learning environment and sense of community among visitors in the MSLC. Please use the links below to apply for available positions!
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Our dedicated team of MSLC Ambassadors greet all visitors, help direct visitors to the various academic services provided in the Center, assist with general logistics including the sign in process, provide necessary supplies to visitors, keep center clean through out the day, assure no one is eating, and support staff with any given tasks.
We are no longer hiring for the Spring 2024 semester.
If you would like to be considered for Fall 2024, please submit the interest form and email us your fall schedule as well as resume to mslc@uic.edu in the summer.
Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. We will contact those who meet our role qualifications.
Thanks so much for your interest in joining our team!
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Science Peer Learning Assistant (Peer Leader) to support student learning in select Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, or Physics courses. Peer Leaders facilitate engaging academic support for students in introductory-level courses through drop-in hours, classroom support, and review sessions.
The spring 2024 positions have been filled at this time. If you are interested in a fall 2024 position, please check this page for updates toward the end of the spring semester. There will be a new interest form posted as well as a Handshake application (Job #: 5193961). If your interest and experience match position availability, the staff will do their best to contact you as soon as possible during toward the end of the semester.
All new Peer Leaders are required to complete a training course (NATS 200) during their first semester of work to help prepare them for this role and provide ongoing support. NATS 200 sections will be offered at 11:00 AM on Tuesdays and 1:00 PM on Wednesdays during the Fall 2024 semester. Registration information will be provided during the hiring process.
Please direct any questions about the Peer Leader program to the MSLC Director (dlubi@uic.edu) at any time.
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Math Learning Assistant. LAs are undergraduate students who use their excellent math and communication skills to support student learning in lectures, discussion sessions, and study sessions, as well as participate in weekly meetings with other LAs, faculty, and program staff.
All new LAs are required to complete a weekly in-person training course during their first semester of work. Two sections of NATS 200 are usually offered in the fall semester: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Registration information will be provided during the hiring process.
We are no longer hiring for Spring 2024. Please watch for an announcement regarding potential openings for Fall 2024.
For further information, please contact the MSCS Program Coordinator at MathLearnAssist@uic.edu.
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Thanks so much for your interest in supporting UIC student learning!
Please visit the link below to apply for any potential MATH /STAT grader positions for Spring 2024!
Please contact the MSCS Undergraduate Studies Office (dus-mscs@uic.edu) with any additional questions you may have about these positions.