Leadership Opportunities

The SI Leaders are the main workforce and heart of the program. The SI Program recruits motivated students who are knowledgeable about the course material and are prepared to help students understand difficult concepts.

SI Leaders develop a deeper understanding of the course material and improve their own capacity for learning. The SI Leader connects “what to learn” and “how to learn” by focusing on the most difficult content and facilitating group work using active learning strategies. Being a part of the SI Program will allow you to gain leadership experience, communication skills, and professionalism.

To be a part of this highly-selective team, please read through the following qualifications. Also look through the Application Information and Life as an SI Leader to learn more about the position.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Attend mandatory in-person SI Summit training before the semester begins.
  • January 19th, 2025 from 9 AM to 5 PM
    
  • January 21st, 2025 (virtual) from 7 to 9 PM
    
  • January 25th, 2025 from 9 AM to 5 PM
    
• Attend the course in-person lecture twice a week
  • Check the University Schedule. Make sure it is set for the correct semester.
    
• Have and maintain at least 3.0 cumulative GPA
  
• Be enrolled in at least 6 units of classes
  
• Receive at least a B+ in the class you are applying for
  
• Have taken the class within the last year, preferably the last semester
  
• Be willing to work 10-12 hrs a week on campus
  

If you have any questions or concerns, please check the FAQ section or contact [email protected].

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Components of the Application:

1. Please complete the SI Leader Application (updated for Spring 2026).
   
2. Resume and Cover Letter submitted with the Google Form.
   Applications are considered on a rolling basis. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions or concerns about applications, please contact [email protected].

An SI Leader Informational Session was held to review the position details as well as answer questions. Here is a link to the presentation, and to a recording of the Zoom meeting.

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It is the job of the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader to plan and facilitate SI Sessions for challenging courses with historically high D/F/Withdraw rates. SI Leaders are responsible for creating peer-facilitated group study sessions for students to voluntarily attend. They are trained to utilize active learning strategies that emphasize student interactions and collaborative learning. Throughout this position, SI Leaders attain leadership skills, faculty relationships, and a deeper understanding of the course content they are covering.

Minimum Responsibilities Per Week:

• 3 hours attending course lecture (Please check the university schedule for lecture times.)
  
• 3 hours of preparation time for SI Sessions. For every SI Session, a Planning Form must be completed.
  
• 3 hours facilitating SI Sessions. SI Leaders facilitate two 1 hr. 15 min. sessions each week.
  
• 1 hour weekly meeting with fellow SI Leaders. These meeting rotate between large interdisciplinary meetings and small discipline-specific meetings.

SI Sessions*:

• Active use of lecture notes and slides
  
• Guidance through complex concepts
  
• Creating opportunities for student collaboration
  
• Encourage critical problem-solving skills
  
• And much more
  

Benefits of Being an SI Leader:
This is a paid position that develops many valuable relationships and skills, ranging from relationships with students to faculty and even administration. Although leaders are expected to show mastery in course content, their knowledge is further developed and deepened through leading sessions. SI Leaders get to exercise and perfect their leadership, public speaking, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Testimonial from Current SI Leaders:“Being an SI Leader is an incredible experience because it gave me an opportunity to connect with people I normally wouldn’t talk to.”

- Livi Musil, CHEM200/202 Leader FA’18

“I like how I get to guide the student through difficult problems without directly giving them the answer.”

- Alex Lopex, MATH254 Leader FA’18

“I chose to become an SI Leader to learn valuable communication and leadership skills. SI has helped me be more confident and prepared for the professional world.” - Matthew Guzman, STAT119 Leader FA’18

References:
*SI Leader’s Responsibilities and Requirement Document, Supplemental Instructions, Baylor University

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Q: When should I hear about my submitted application?
A: We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. You should hear within a few weeks of submission. We will keep the website updated with any changes.

Q: What if I can’t attend part of the beginning-of-semester training for some reason?
A: The beginning of semester SI Training is absolutely mandatory. New SI Leaders are required to attend both days of the training, no exceptions. If you are not able to attend, you can not be an SI Leader for this semester.

Q: How is SI different from tutoring?
A: SI focuses on peer-led learning. The job of the SI Leader is to plan and facilitate activities that nurture collaboration and teamwork among students. We avoid re-lecturing or handing the students the answer.

Q: Which disciplines are currently hiring?
A: Check the SI Application (Google Form) for the most current list of disciplines looking for a new SI Leader.

Q: How many students attend each session?
A: Because SI Sessions are voluntary for students, there is no consistent attendance in sessions. Sessions may get anywhere between 1 to 10 students throughout the semester, but that number increases drastically before exams.

Q: If I have a class conflict with the lecture, can I still be an SI Leader?
A: Unfortunately, you cannot be an SI Leader without attending the lecture. SI Leaders are required to attend the lectures in person for the course they are leading. If the lectures are MWF, the leaders are permitted to watch one online and attend the other two in person. This serves as a refresher for course content, and the professors may change from semester to semester. In order to stay consistent with the SI Model, lecture attendance is essential. Make sure you check the University Schedule.

Q: Do I have to be officially enrolled in the course?
A: SI Leaders are not officially enrolled in the course. They attend lecture and are added to Canvas, but are not actually taking the credits. SI Leaders are also required to take exams for the course, but the grades they recieve are not reflected in their own GPA. 

Q: Can I apply if I am an international student?
A: Short answer, yes! The hiring process is a little more complicated, but we have had several international students work with SI. The start date to work may be delayed as a result of these complications. 

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