Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Fellow
Application for the Spring 2024 semester is due on Dec 29th (Fri) 5pm
Job Description
An undergraduate teaching fellow (TF) position is available for assisting with 100, 200 and some 300 level ENES and ENME courses at UMBC. The teaching fellow program is dedicated to excellent teaching of fundamental ENME courses, which are required by all freshman, sophomore, and junior students in the department of Mechanical Engineering. The goal is to improve student retention and graduation rates by ensuring that students receive the best learning experiences during their early, formative stages. This position specifically refers to the courses: ENES 101 – Introduction to Engineering Design, ENME 110 – Statics, ENME204 – Intro to Mechanical Engineering Design w/ CAD, ENME217 – Thermodynamics, ENME 220 – Mechanics of Materials, or ENME 221 – Dynamics, ENME 301 Materials, ENME 303 – Computational Methods for Engineers, and ENME 320 Fluid Dynamics.
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 for undergraduate Engineering classes.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Junior or Senior standing in mechanical engineering – NOT BASED ON CREDITS;
- An overall G.P.A. > 3.00 (> 3.25 preferred);
- Successfully completed ENES 101, ENME 110, ENME 220, ENME 221 and/or ENME 217, ENME 301, ENME 303, ENME 320, ENME 321 or more, with at least a B grade;
- Has a real passion and interest in teaching and working with students, gaining invaluable skills for their future.
Compensation
- The TF is required to work up to 10 hours/week for the entire academic semester (15 weeks).
- Salary Depends on Experience:
- First semester – $15/hour;
- Returning TF – $16/hour;