Student Ecology Course Assistant

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Ecology Course Assistant to support an online ecology course for non-science majors. Responsibilities include grading assignments, providing feedback, responding to student inquiries, and maintaining records. Candidates must have completed an ecology course with a strong grade and possess good communication skills. This is a temporary, hourly position that requires on-campus presence, as remote work is not typically allowed.
Position Overview

The student assistant will support an online taught ecology course designed for non-science majors. Primary responsibilities include grading online discussion posts and graphical assignments, as well as providing clear, constructive feedback to students.

Job Description

40% – Grading Coursework:
• Evaluate student submissions for online discussions and graphing exercises, ensuring consistency with the course rubric and learning objectives.

20% – Student Support and Feedback:
• Assist students in understanding grading criteria and provide timely, constructive feedback on discussion posts and graphing assignments to promote learning and improvement.

20% – Communication Support:
• Monitor course-related emails and respond to routine student inquiries in a clear, professional, and timely manner.

20% – Record-Keeping:
• Maintain accurate and organized records of grades, feedback, and student interactions to support course administration and reporting.

Required Qualifications
• Successful completion of at least one course in Ecology (grade of A or B) as indicated on application materials.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback as indicated on application materials..
• Junior standing or higher as indicated on application materials..

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience with teaching, tutoring, or grading in an academic setting as evidenced in application materials.
• Additional coursework in environmental studies, ecology, or a related field as evidenced in application materials.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application the candidates must provide the following to ensure consideration:
• Cover Letter outlining your relevant qualifications and interest in the position.
• Resume detailing you academic background and work experience.

Application deadline is Thursday, May 29th.

Contact Information to Applicants

Kathleen Nuckolls
knuck@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$12.00

Anticipated Start Date

Friday October 3, 2025

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Posting Information
• Posting ID: 30611BR
• Department: Environmental Studies Program
• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
• Reg/Temp: Temporary
• Employee Class: S-Student