CPE Undergraduate Student Teaching Fellows

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person

Hourly pay

Job summary

University of Kansas seeks Undergraduate Teaching Fellows (UGTFs) in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering to support faculty during undergraduate courses. The role is in-person, involves guiding student learning during class and may include group office hours with fellow UGTFs.

A minimal weekly outside-class prep time is required, with a start date of August 19, 2026. Applicants must be enrolled as students (6+ credits) and have previously completed the related course with a B or

Qualifications

• Must have taken the specified course or equivalent and earned at least a 'B' in the course.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated mastery of course content.

Responsibilities

• Help faculty administer activities such as group work, problem solving, lab work, etc., for improving student learning and engagement in key courses.
• Interact with students during class to guide them in maximizing concept mastery.
• May hold group office hours with other UGTFs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Course mastery

Education

Enrolled as student 6+ credits

Job description

Position Overview

Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (C&PE) Undergraduate Teaching Fellows (UGTFs) at the University of Kansas will support faculty instructors with active student engagement in undergraduate C&PE courses. Undergraduate Teaching Fellows will guide student learning by interacting with students in an in-person format as students work through problem sets or other activities. Unlike Teaching Assistants and Graders, this position does not involve grading assignments; however, time outside the regular class periods will be required to prepare for each class. The C&PE Department is looking for applicants to fill several core courses ranging from the freshman through junior year.

Job Description

100% Help faculty administer activities such as group work, problem solving, lab work, etc., for improving student learning and engagement in key courses. Enhance student learning by interacting with students during class to guide them in maximizing concept mastery. May hold group office hours with other UGTFs.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through descriptions of work experience, educational experiences, and teaching/tutoring interest in the cover letter; a record of relevant accomplishments and productivity addressed in a one-page resume; and overall GPA and letter grade obtained in the 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 course (approx. 3-7 hours/) and may demand approx. 2 hour/week outside of the class to prepare and engage with students.

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.

Contact Information to Applicants

Susan Williams

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Wednesday August 19, 2026