CEAE Undergraduate Teaching Fellow

Inside Higher Ed; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A university engineering school is seeking Undergraduate Teaching Fellows to support faculty and engage with students in core engineering courses. Responsibilities include aiding in classroom activities and enhancing student learning through direct interaction. Candidates must have taken the relevant courses with at least a 'B', possess strong communication skills, and be available for in-person or virtual attendance. The role is hourly, part-time, ideal for current students, with a starting pay of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have taken the specified course with at least a 'B'.
• Physical or virtual presence required (approx. 3 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Enhance student learning by engaging during class.
• Assist faculty in facilitating classroom activities.

Skills

Strong written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching/Tutoring experience

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 student learning by interacting with students in remote and/or in‑person format(s) as students work through problem sets or other activities. Unlike Teaching Assistants and Graders, this position does not involve grading assignments or maintaining typical office hours; however, time outside the regular class periods will be required to meet with the instructor and possibly to facilitate help sessions. The School of Engineering is looking for applicants to fill a number of core courses in each of the engineering disciplines.

Courses Requiring a UGTF (Spring 2026)

• CE 310
• CE 320
• CE 455
• CE 461
• CE 562

Job Description

Student learning support: 65%

• Enhance student learning by actively engaging with students during class sessions, providing guidance and support to help them achieve mastery of key concepts.

Faculty assistance in classroom activities: 35%

• Assist faculty in facilitating classroom activities such as group work, collaborative problem‑solving, and other interactive exercises that promote student learning and engagement in core engineering courses.

Required Qualifications

• Must have taken the specified course or an equivalent class and earned at least a ‘B’ in the course, as indicated in application materials.
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills, as indicated in application materials.
• The job requires physical or virtual presence in the course (approx. 3 hours/week for a 3-credit course) and may demand approx. 2 hours/week outside of the class.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching/Tutoring experience at a university/college setting, as indicated in application materials.
• Earned an ‘A’ in course, as indicated in application materials.

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).
• 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

Candidate’s application packet should contain online application, one‑page cover letter explicitly identifying the course number and title and summarizing the candidate’s experiences in teaching or tutoring fellow students and a one‑page resume. It is acceptable to identify multiple courses, however, candidates will only be selected for a single course. Candidates are strongly encouraged to talk with the instructor of the course to better understand the specific course duties and to discuss requirements for in‑person class presence.

To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date: January 17th, 2026. A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

Caroline Bennett
[e-mail]

Salary and Start Date

Salary: $15.00 per hour
Anticipated start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full‑time
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