Aerospace Engineering - SOE Undergraduate Student Teaching Fellow

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas School of Engineering seeks Undergraduate Teaching Fellows to support faculty in core engineering courses, guiding students through group work and problem‑solving to boost engagement. Fellows interact with students during class to maximize concept mastery and learning outcomes.

Applicants should have completed the required course with a B or better, demonstrate strong communication, and be prepared for ~3 hours of in‑class work plus 2.5 hours outside of class each week.

Qualifications

• Must have taken the specified course or an equivalent class and earned at least a ‘B’ in the course.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The job requires physical presence in the class (approximately 3 hours/week for a 3 credit course) and 2.5 hours/week outside of the class.

Responsibilities

• Help faculty administer activities to improve student learning and engagement in key engineering courses.
• Interact with students during class to guide problem solving and concept mastery.

Skills

Strong communication

Course content mastery

Job description

Position Overview

School of Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Fellows (UGTFs) at the University of Kansas will support faculty instructors with active student engagement in undergraduate engineering courses. Undergraduate Teaching Fellows will guide learning by interacting with students work through problem sets or other activities. Time outside the regular class periods will be to meet with the instructor, facilitate help sessions.

Courses Covered

• AE 245 – Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
• AE 360 – Introduction to Astronautics
• AE 421 – Computer Graphics
• AE 445 – Aerodynamics & Performance
• AE 508 – Aerospace Structures II
• AE 551 – Dynamics of Flight II
• AE 572 – Jet Propulsion
• AE 507 Aerospace Structures I
• AE550 Dynamics of Flight I
• AE345 Fluid Dynamics
• AE 211 Computing for Engineers
• AE 571 Reciprocating Propulsion
• AE 510 Aerospace Materials and Processes

Job Description

100% Help faculty administer activities such as group work, problem-solving, etc. for improving student learning and engagement in key engineering courses. Enhance student learning by interacting with students during the class period by guiding students to maximize concept mastery.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through descriptions of work experience, educational experiences, and teaching/tutoring interest in a cover letter; record of relevant accomplishments and productivity addressed in a one-page resume; and overall GPA and letter grade obtained in specified class.

The Required Qualifications Are

• Must have taken the specified course or an equivalent class and earned at least a ‘B’ in the course.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated mastery of course content.
• The job requires physical presence in the class (approximately 3 hours/week for a 3 credit course) and 2.5 hours/week outside of the class. Must be able to attend the class assigned to be UGTF for.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching/Tutoring/Grading experience in a university/college setting.
• Earned an ‘A’ in course.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly/non‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application consists of an online application, a cover letter, and a resume. Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the semester.

Contact Information to Applicants

Richard Hale
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$14.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday May 19, 2026