Apply to be an HONR100 Section Leader

University Honors is recruiting students for the HONR100 Section Leader Program. You can apply to teach individually or as part of a team.  

Section Leader applications are accepted on rolling basis. The application is short and should take about 5 minutes to complete. Final due date to apply is Sunday, Oct. 28 at 8:00 p.m.

University Honors is looking for talented students to teach HONR100 in fall 2019. HONR100 is a 1-credit course for new Honors students and assists them in transitioning to the university.

Section Leaders are responsible for teaching and mentoring approximately 15 new University Honors students through their first semester. The Section Leader creates lesson plans, facilitates weekly discussions, grades assignments and maintains class records.

Students selected for the Section Leader program receive 3 credits for participating in the training program and for teaching HONR100. Section Leaders earn 1-credit for successfully completing the training course in spring 2019 and 2 credits for teaching in fall 2019. Combined these credits will count toward the UH Citation. There are 3 options for the spring Section Leader training course and student must enroll in either the Monday, Wednesday or Thursday class.

• Mondays: 4:00-6:00 p.m        OR
• Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.  OR
• Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Applicants must have at least a 3.2 GPA to be selected for the Section Leader Program.

Interested students should complete the google application by Sunday, Oct. 28 at 8:00 p.m.  in order to be considered for an interview. The form is short and should take only a few minutes to complete. Once the application is complete you will be contacted to set up your interview.

There are 2 interviews. The first is an introduction and the second is a 10-15 minute facilitated, interactive, mini-workshop on a topic of your choice. The presentation does not need to be fully worked out in the application. There will be time to discuss your presentation during the first interview. More information about the 2nd interview and the facilitated interactive workshop is embedded in the application.

Application Link:  https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_0jrkioiYi2cKkV7

If you have questions or to schedule your interview, please contact Liza Lebrun at 301-405-3049 or  LLebrun@umd.edu