GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS

The EF program uses current research-based instructional strategies to support student success and retention, including flipped classrooms, project-based learning, and inquiry-based learning. Classroom activities include collaborative problem solving in relevant engineering applications and hands-on labs and design projects. EF is housed in the Zeanah Engineering Complex. Teaching spaces include our collaborative learning classrooms with movable walls, shared screens, and team tables with quick access to our First Year Design Studio, Woodshop and ICS makerspace.

Applicants for GTAs are encouraged to explore the Engineering Fundamentals website to learn more about the courses taught.

Upon completion of EF coursework, UT engineering students should be able to:

1. Make an informed decision about the engineering major they plan to pursue
2. Apply fundamental physics and mathematics concepts to solve real-world engineering problems
3. Describe strategies useful for effective team collaboration
4. Describe, through written and/or oral communication, the use of the engineering design process to solve real-world engineering problems.

Graduate teaching ssistantships are a 20 hour per week commitment. Applicants need to be aware of this commitment when planning their graduate program. In particular, first year students in the dual MS/MBA program often do not have sufficient time to meet the requirements of this assistantship.

During each semester of the appointment, GTAs must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours, be in good academic standing, show progress towards degree completion, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Manage and support 3-4 lab sections of 32-64 students for assigned class

The Engineering Fundamentals Program follows all Graduate School policies related to graduate assistantships and student funding. Funding is contingent upon satisfactory academic progress, successful performance of assigned duties, availability of funds, and compliance with university and Graduate School requirements.

In general:

• Master’s students may receive funding support for up to two academic years (four semesters).
• Ph.D. students may receive funding support for up to three academic years (six semesters).
• Funding support is intended to provide students with a strong foundation for timely degree progress while allowing the program to support a broader population of graduate students.
• Funding beyond these time frames is not guaranteed and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and with EF program approval.

Applicants must abide by the following requirements to be considered for a position:

• GTAs must be full time graduate students already admitted into the Tickle College of Engineering. Apply through the UT Graduate School.
• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering physics, or computer science.
• Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take and pass the OPIc Test with a score of Superior or Advanced High Oral Proficiency to be eligible for an interview. Contact your admitting TCE department to schedule the test (more info).

Assistantship compensation includes a monthly stipend, health insurance, and tuition waiver. Tuition waivers include mandatory fees and differential tuition, if applicable.

Applications typically open in late October or early November. The deadline for full consideration is January 31, but the application will remain open until positions are filled. Highly qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.