RESP Fellows are a select group of upperclassmen who profoundly shape the experience of select incoming Engineers and Natural Scientists (RESP Scholars). Fellows help Scholars master course content in Intro Chemistry, Calculus, and Physics, as well as teach the academic and transition skills necessary for Scholars to thrive at Rice. Fellows also introduce Scholars to Houston, Rice, and STEM fields. Fellows are responsible for developing a safe and supportive living community for the duration of RESP.
RESP is a dynamic and fast-moving program and the Fellows position is similarly dynamic. Fellows are a crucial part of the RESP leadership team and are given the freedom to design and shape many aspects of the RESP experience. Each Fellow is mentored by RESP faculty and staff and will develop close relationships with RESP faculty and staff, other Fellows, and the Scholar mentees.
Looking for a transformative leadership opportunity?
When: June 11-July 30, 2017. (June 11-17th is mandatory on-campus training for all Fellows)
Where: Fellows must live on campus in Will Rice with the Scholars for the entirety of the program. Room and board are provided for the 7 weeks.
Compensation: $6000, plus housing and all meals for the duration of the program. Stipend will be paid bi-weekly.
Commitment level: This is a full time position with 24/7 responsibilities. You cannot have another job while you are a RESP Fellow.
Applicant qualifications:
- Have a strong background* in Gen Chem, Intro Physics (101/102) and/or Intro Math (101/102)
- Must be a current sophomore, junior, or senior
- Have taken two upper-level STEM courses at Rice
- Work well independently and in teams
- Enjoy a dynamic, constantly shifting environment
- Desire to grow and develop as leaders and educators
- Are patient and motivating.
*“Strong background” means a deep enough understanding that you could teach the material to a confused new student. Please apply even if you are not equally confident in all three subjects.
Prior tutoring experience, while welcome, is not required. RESP will train all Fellows in effective tutoring technique.
Responsibilities include:
- Facilitating daily group learning sessions
- Holding weekly office hours
- Grading homework and exams
- Living on campus and ensuring the development of a safe and supportive living community
- Planning academic and social events
Increase your skills in:
- Leadership
- Community building
- Teaching (one-on-one, small group, large group)
- Math, Physics, Chemistry
- Understanding of K-12 education and higher ed
- Crisis management
- Complex decision-making
- Developing mentor/mentee relationships with new students
- Event planning
- Any additional professional development you’re interested in
Information Sessions:
If you are interested in learning more, consider attending an information session:
- Tuesday, January 31st at 12 PM in the Duncan College PDR
- Thursday, February 2nd at 3 PM in the Meyer Conference Room, Rice Student Center
To apply, submit:
- Your resume
- An unofficial transcript
- Names and contact information for three recommenders. Do not submit letters. Recommenders can be professors, supervisors, or peers you’ve worked with to tutor or advise.
- Your response to the question “why are you particularly qualified for this position?”
Applications are due to RESP Assistant Director Caroline Gutierrez (cvg1@rice.edu) by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 5th, 2017.
Questions? Contact RESP Assistant Director Caroline Gutierrez (cvg1@rice.edu) or RESP Associate Director Megan McSpedon (mrm4@rice.edu).