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 VSC offers several employment options for students of either undergraduate or graduate level to pursue:
- Peer Learning Assistant (PLA)
- Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI Leader)
- Embedded Peer Learning Assistant (EPLA)
- VSC Desk Assistant (DA)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
- Graduate Practicum Experience
For more information on these six positions supported by the VSC, refer to the dropdown tabs below. Most of the dropdown tabs contain job descriptions that contain detailed information about the positions; The positions below that do not have job descriptions at this time will be updated by the end of June 2023!
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 open.
- 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.
- Student Worker Application – Hiring for FA23 has been completed! Please check back towards the end of FA23 semester for any SP24 openings.
- VSC Desk Assistant Application – Hiring for FA23 has been completed! Please check back towards the end of FA23 semester for any SP24 openings.
- 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 – Hiring for FA23 has mostly been completed! We are accepting applications for an ACCT 200 SI Leader.
- Reference – Ideally, your reference will come from an instructor for the course you wish to become SI Leader for – but that is not mandatory!
- SI Leader Job Description
For more information, contact the Vol Study Center at volstudycenter@utk.edu
- Peer Learning Assistant Application – Hiring for FA23 is completed! No open positions are anticipated until SP24, so the next hiring event is expected to be in November 2023.
- Reference – 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.