SI Employment

Current Openings

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program has filled all spots for SI Leaders for Spring 2026! Please check back later in the semester to see what courses SI Leaders are needed for in Fall 2026. To apply, please visit employment.ku.edu and search "Wingspan SI Leader" once openings get posted. 

How to Apply 

To be considered as a candidate for the SI Leader position you must submit both the Human Resources Application and the Supplemental Application by Thursday, May 29th at 11:59 PM. Please note we hire on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are determined. If you have questions or concerns related to the application process, please contact supplemental@ku.edu. 

1. Complete the Human Resources application found on employment.ku.edu by "Wingspan SI Leader". 

2. Complete the Supplemental Application found at this link: SI Leader Supplemental Application. 

** Please note on the Supplemental Application candidates will be asked to share the professor who recommended them for the role. Candidates are highly encouraged to talk with the professor teaching the course they are applying for before applying to the role. 

 

Benefits of Working as an SI Leader

  • Gain leadership experience.
  • Develop your relationship with faculty.
  • Grow in a variety of career readiness skills sought after by future employers and graduate programs.
  • Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Meet new people and continue to grow your KU network.
  • Help to make a meaningful impact by supporting the academic success of your peers!
  • And much more!

The SI Program is looking for SI Leader Applicants Who

  • Are passionate about providing academic support to their peers in their selected course 
  • Want to continue to grow in their personal and academic leadership
  • Received a minimum of a B letter grade in the selected course
  • Have professor approval for the course in which the applicant is applying 

Hiring FAQs

Undergraduate students who have taken the class they are interested in at KU and received an A or B are eligible to apply.

No. You must have taken the course at KU with the professor. Due to differences in teaching style and class structure, you cannot serve as an SI Leader for a course you did not take at KU.

SI sessions are collaborative and group-work oriented. Activities may include think-pair-share, review games such as Jeopardy, and structured group problem-solving.

No. SI Leaders are not instructors and do not grade or formally teach the class.

Yes. New SI Leaders are required to attend a two-day training to learn effective leadership skills, session facilitation techniques, and the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the position.

Yes. We work around your schedule. Many SI Leaders balance multiple jobs on or off campus.

Yes. However, please ensure that you can commit 6–10 hours per week to this position. Being an SI Leader requires providing consistent support to students throughout the semester. If you are unsure you can fully commit, consider applying when your schedule is lighter or more manageable.