Student Leadership
Engineering and Computer Science Leadership Opportunities
Do you love to serve? Would you like to build your resume and enhance your leadership skills? If the answer is yes, please consider applying for one of these leadership experiences we offer in the School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS).
Below you will find example position descriptions for these excellent opportunities!
Applications are now closed.
Undergraduate Teaching Fellow for Engineering
Purpose
The School of Engineering and Computer Science is looking for engaged Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and/or Engineering majors to serve as mentors and teaching assistants in the Intro to Engineering (EGR 1301) and Engineering New Student Experience (EGR 1095) classes. This position is designed to assist new students through their transition in their first semester engineering classes. It is our hope that these Teaching Fellows will be individuals that incoming pre-engineering students can look to for guidance and support throughout their engineering education in college.
Expectations
Each Undergraduate Teaching Fellow will be assigned to a specific section of EGR 1301 and EGR 1095 (these classes are linked). Tasks would include assisting with the delivery of course content, helping with in-class activities/labs, grading, and holding evening office/lab hours. Meetings outside of class will also be scheduled with both EGR 1301 and EGR 1095 instructors. In addition, Teaching Fellows will be encouraged to plan several class gatherings throughout the semester to encourage connection, community, and support.
Requirements
Undergraduate Teaching Fellows are required to participate in the following:
- EGR 1095 Training: Monday, May 4 9:00am – 12:00pm and Monday, August 24 5:30 – 7:30pm
- Attend EGR 1095 Class*: TBD based on UTF schedules
- Attend EGR 1301 lectures and labs*: TBD based on UTF schedules
- Evening office/lab hours: TBD based on UTF schedules
- Meetings with EGR 1301/EGR 1095 instructors: TBD based on UTF schedules
*EGR 1301/EGR 1095 times will be discussed in the interview process.
Compensation
We anticipate this position to work 8 hours/week at $8/hour for the 15 weeks of the Fall semester.
Undergraduate Teaching Fellow for Computer Science
Purpose
The School of Engineering and Computer Science is looking for engaged Computer Science and/or Bioinformatics majors to serve as mentors and teaching assistants in the Computer Science New Student Experience course (CSI 1095). This position is designed to assist new students through their transition during their first semester computer science classes. It is our hope that these Teaching Fellows will be individuals that incoming students can look to for guidance and support throughout their education in college.
Expectations
Each Computer Science Teaching Fellow will be assigned to a specific section of CSI 1095. Tasks would include assisting with the delivery of course content, taking attendance, holding office hours once a week, and organizing class gatherings throughout the semester to encourage connection, community, and support. Meetings outside of class will also be scheduled with CSI 1095 instructors to prepare for collaborative work in the classroom. In addition, Teaching Fellows will be required to attend training to prepare for the experience.
Requirements
Computer Science Teaching Fellows are required to participate in the following:
- Training: Monday, May 4 9:00am – 12:00pm and Tuesday, August 25 5:30 – 7:00pm
- Attend CSI 1095 Class: Every Friday from 2:30pm – 3:20pm {Fall 2020}
- Meetings with CSI 1095 instructors: TBD based on CSTF schedules.
- Evening office hours: TBD based on UTF schedules
Compensation
We anticipate this position to work 3 - 5 hours/week at $8/hour for the 11 weeks of the Fall semester.