Undergraduate Instructors (UIs) and Undergraduate Mentors (UMs) are responsible for supporting the academic mission of INFO I101 as well as representing the School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. UIs and UMs must possess strong interpersonal skills and a hard work ethic. They also must be responsible and professional as there are instances where sensitive information must be shared.
Please direct all application or hiring-related questions to i101+hr@iu.edu.
The application timeline is usually updated around Week 10 of the semester. We send an announcement to the entire course when we have opened applications.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Week 10 | Applications are Open/Available |
| Week 14 (Friday) @ 05:00 PM | Applications Due to i101+apply@iu.edu. |
| Week 15 | Offers Sent |
| Week 16 (Friday) at 05:00 PM | Last Day to Accept Offer (Reply to Offer Email) |
Undergraduate Mentors (UM) are unpaid positions and must be completed in order to move onto a paid UI position. UMs are primarily responsible for working during the lecture sections that occur once weekly across campus, as well as serving as secondary lab instructors. They will instruct at least one lab to demonstrate their ability as a lab instructor.
Academic Standing
Successfully completed at least one (1) semester at Indiana University, and is in good academic standing with the University (minimum 3.0 GPA).
Time Committment
Can commit to ~5 hours of work per week through the semester.
Lab Instruction Experience
Acting as secondary lab instructor (3 hours/week) with an experienced Undergraduate Instructor.
Training Session
Attend a mandatory training session the Sunday before the start of the semester.
INFO I101 Excellence
Successfully completed INFO I101 (or H101) with a B+ or better.
Teach a Lab
Will teach one lab during the semester.
Reccomendations
Provide at least two recommendation. They may not be from either of the faculty course instructors and only one may come from a current UI.
Undergraduate Instructors (UI) are paid positions that require attending lab sessions each week to act as both primary and secondary instructor for a lab section. It also includes other responsibilities (such as grading, etc., listed below). UIs will also attend one of the weekly Study Sessions in Informatics West Lobby each week.
UM Experience
Preference given to those that have successfully completed at least two semesters as an Undergraduate Mentor (UM).
Practical Applications
The ability to use and apply computational tools to solve real world problems.
Training Session
Can attend a mandatory training session the Sunday afternoon before classes begin (for the given semester).
Time Commitment
Can commit to at least 10 hours of work per week through the semester. Opportunities for additional hours are periodically available.
Teaching Duties
Will be a primary lab instructor for one lab and function as a secondary lab instructor for a second lab.
Study Sessions
Attending one study session per week.Other DutiesGrading, emailing, and other responsibilities as needed.
Highly Articulate
Must have strong language and communication skills (oral and written).
Academic Standing
Must be at least sophomore class standing, and is in good academic standing with the University (minimum 3.0 GPA).
I101 Excellence
Successfully completed INFO I101/H101 with at least a B in the course.
Employment Eligibility
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Recommendations
Provide at least two recommendations. They may not be from a faculty course instructor, and only one may come from a current UI.
Download the application and fill it out. Combine the application and your resume into one (1) PDF. Submit the PDF to i101+apply@iu.edu.
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