Position Overviewkeyboard_arrow_down

FIG Leaders develop a ten-week curriculum in the spring quarter consisting of modules, lesson plans, and active learning classroom activities that will assist first year students in their transition to university. In the autumn quarter, FIG Leaders facilitate a section of GEN ST 199, by serving as a teacher and a mentor to the students in the FIG. FIG Leaders collaborate with each other to develop lesson plans that help fulfill the purpose of GEN ST 199 and support new students as they develop confidence in navigating the UW and Seattle.

In order to get a full look at the FIG Leader qualifications, responsibilities, dates & commitments, and compensation please view the 2022 FIG Leader Policies & Expectations document. 

New FIG Leader Application - Apply here!keyboard_arrow_down

Applications for the New FIG Leader Role are open and the deadline to apply is Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 11:59 PM PT. 
Essay questions are listed below and be sure to answer all parts of the questions. 
We encourage you to compose your responses outside of the application first and then copy & paste them into the application text boxes. Your responses are limited to 1500 characters or approximately 250 words per question, so please double-check that your responses fit after you paste them into the application. 

• Question 1: Motivation 
  • a. Why do you want to be a FIG Leader?
  • b. What do you hope your students learn in your FIG?
• Question 2: Transition 
  • a. What is one lesson you learned during your transition to the University of Washington?
  • b. What is an activity that you could facilitate in your class that would help first-year students learn that lesson?
• Question 3: Learning Environment
  • a. Tell us about a classroom learning experience (positive or negative). 
  • b. How would this experience inform the way you approach teaching a FIG? 
• Question 4a: Community 
  • a. Please include a list of activities that describes relevant job experience, volunteer work, clubs and organizations, hobbies, and any other activities you enjoy doing on and off-campus. This list does not have to be limited to only organized or academic activities. The activities list is another way for us to get to know you. Please limit your response to a few paragraphs and/or bullet points. 
• Question 4b. Community Reflection
  • a. From your activities list, select one activity and elaborate on what it means to you. 
  • b. How has this activity shaped your Husky experience?

Acknowledgment

Please note that by submitting your application, you are giving FYP staff permission to access to your academic records to verify that you are in good academic standing. FYP will also verify that you are in good disciplinary standing with the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct. Please note that a low GPA or disciplinary record does not automatically disqualify applicants from the position.

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Returning FIG Leader Applicationkeyboard_arrow_down

The application for the Returning FIG Leader position has closed for 2022. Please contact First Year Programs at fypadmin@uw.edu with any questions. 

Essay questions are listed below and be sure to answer all parts of the questions. 
We encourage you to compose your responses outside of the application first and then copy & paste them into the application text boxes. Your responses are limited to 1500 characters or approximately 250 words per question, so please double-check that your responses fit after you paste them into the application. 

1. Motivation: Why do you want to return to the FIG Leader position? What skills do you hope to develop or improve upon as a FIG leader and how does it connect to your long-term goals? 
2. Transition: What is a challenge you experience as a FIG Leader? How will you change your approach to teaching based on this experience?
3. Learning Environment: List three (3) things that new FIG Leaders need to learn in the spring training class to be successful in the autumn quarter. 
4. Community: What do you consider to be your biggest success as a FIG Leader? How would you mentor new FIG Leaders to experience similar successes?

Acknowledgment

Please note that by submitting your application, you are giving FYP staff permission to access to your academic records to verify that you are in good academic standing. FYP will also verify that you are in good disciplinary standing with the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct. Please note that a low GPA or disciplinary record does not automatically disqualify applicants from the position.

The application for the Returning FIG Leader position has closed for 2022. Please contact First Year Programs at fypadmin@uw.edu with any questions. 

Timeline

• Applications close: Monday, January 3, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. (PT) 
• Dialogue Offers Sent: by Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (PT)
• Returning FIG Leader Dialogues: January 12- 14, 2022
• Decisions: by January 19, 2022