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ASC offers many opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and higher education professionals looking to gain experience in leadership positions. For more information please visit Human Resources.

Undergraduate student positions at ASC often require that students work alongside faculty, fostering relationships and expanding academic knowledge. ASC employs undergraduate students to serve as Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders, Peer Learning Assistants (PLAs), and student assistants. 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.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Are you a graduate student looking for an assistantship?  The ASC Graduate Teaching Assistant will assist with ASC programs such as Peer Learning Assistance, Supplemental Instruction (SI), outreach, and assessment. More information can be found by clicking the job description link below.

Applications are open.

Graduate Practicum Position Are you a graduate student looking for a practicum experience?  The ASC offers practicum positions working with all aspects of student success: PLAs/SI leaders, coaching, probation/dismissal, assessment, and more. We offer semester and yearlong positions.

  • 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 The ASC student worker assists in welcoming students, staff, and all visitors to the Academic Success Center. If you enjoy working in an office environment assisting students, consider applying. The ASC currently has available positions for the fall and spring semester for both federal work study and non-federal work study positions. For more information and to apply, click the links below. Student Worker Application

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader Want to help your fellow students be more academically successful? SI Leaders hold group study sessions several times a week for selected courses where the SI Leader helps students review and understand course content. To apply:

  • SI Application – Complete and submit this form to apply to be a Supplemental Instruction Leader
  • Reference – Send this link to two references in order to complete your application packet.  Your references should include at least one faculty member from the department you’d like your SI class to be in.

For more information, contact the Academic Success Center at (865) 974-6641.

Peer Learning Assistant (PLA) Do your peers often come to you for help in their classes? Do you enjoy helping fellow classmates better understand course material? Then being an ASC PLA might be the job for you! ASC employs learning assistants in many different subjects. Schedules are flexible and based on student demand. The ASC accepts applications year round. As PLA positions open throughout the year (mostly in April and November), the ASC will contact applicants to set up an interview.

For more information, contact the Academic Success Center at (865) 974-6641.

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.