The Academic Success Center (ASC) offers many opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and higher education professionals seeking experience in leadership and/or learning assistance. For more information, contact Human Resources.
The Vol Study Center (VSC) operates within the Academic Success Center and provides support to the Supplemental Instruction and Peer Learning Assistant programs that are offered to students at the University by the ASC. The ASC and VSC offer several employment options for students of either undergraduate or graduate level to pursue:
- Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
- Graduate Practicum Position (GA)
- Academic Success Center Office Assistant
- VSC Desk Assistant
- Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI Leader)
- Peer Learning Assistant (PLA)
- Embedded Peer Learning Assistant (EPLA)
For more information on the positions, please refer to the dropdown tabs below to see job descriptions and detailed information.
Undergraduate positions in the ASC often require students work alongside faculty to build relationships and expand academic knowledge. The ASC employs undergraduate students as Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders, Peer Learning Assistants (PLAs), Desk Assistants, and Student Workers. All ASC student positions require a commitment to the ASC mission and the pursuit of excellence. Student positions come with the opportunity to work in a professional environment and to develop skills needed for the work force.
Applications are currently closed. We will be taking new applications starting April 2024.
- Practicum Student Application – Complete and submit this form to apply for a practicum position.
- Reference – Send this link to one reference in order to complete your application packet. This reference must be a UT Faculty member or current/recent GTA, practicum, or internship supervisor.
For more information, contact the Academic Success Center at (865) 974-6641.
Applications are currently closed.
Applications are currently closed.
- VSC Desk Assistant Application
- Reference – Send this link to 1-2 references to complete your application packet.
- VSC Desk Assistant – Job Description
For more information, contact the Vol Study Center at VolStudyCenter@utk.edu
- SI Application
- Two Faculty References
- Vol Study Center – Supplemental Instruction Leader Job Description
For more information, contact the Vol Study Center at VolStudyCenter@utk.edu
- Peer Learning Assistant Application
- Two References – Ideally, your reference will come from an instructor for a course you wish to offer!
- Peer Learning Assistant Job Description
For more information, contact the Vol Study Center at volstudycenter@utk.edu
- Use the SI application to apply for this!
- Reference – Send this link to one reference in order to complete your application packet.
For more information, contact the Vol Study Center at VolStudyCenter@utk.edu
The Academic Success Center professional staff is comprised of several executive, managerial, and administrative level positions. Please see our Bios page for information on current staff. Most employment with ASC follows the academic calendar, but position start times, length of service, and pay rates vary. Qualifications and expectations will be listed with position descriptions. The ASC does not currently have open staff positions.
EEO/AA Statement / Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.