Teaching Fellow Program

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Fellow 

Application for the Fall 2025 semester is due on May 30 (Fri) at 5pm.

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Overview

An undergraduate teaching fellow (TF) position is available for assisting with 100, 200 and some 300 level ENME courses at UMBC. The Teaching Fellow Program is committed to delivering exceptional instructional support in these courses. Applications open in May and December for the Fall and Spring semesters, respectively.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the TF include, but are not limited to:

  • Grading homework/quizzes/exams as needed;
  • Holding weekly office hours;
  • Remaining current on content being taught each week (attending class as necessary);
  • Assisting the instructor in-class;
  • Conducting demonstrations.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would have:

  • Junior or Senior standing in mechanical engineering (NOT based on credits);
  • An overall GPA > 3.00;
  • Successfully completed ENME 110, ENME 220, ENME 221 and/or ENME 217, ENME 301, ENME 303, ENME 320, ENME 321 with at least a B grade;
  • Well organized, competent in basic written/verbal communication skills, and thrives in a highly dynamic and energetic school setting.

Compensation

  • The TF is expected to work up to 10 hours/week for the entire academic semester (15 weeks).
  • Compensation depends on Experience:
    • First semester – $16/hour;
    • Returning TF – $17/hour.