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GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) in the Engineering Fundamentals Program serve as the primary facilitators of labs for engineering physics, numerical analysis, computer programming and professional skills development. GTAs work with faculty and undergraduate assistants to provide an active and hands-on learning environment with small class sections. They are expected to have a strong desire to work with first-year students and must be excellent communicators, proactive in helping students, encouraging, and enthusiastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate teaching assistants lead physics labs for EF 141\/142, EF 151\/152, or EF 157\/158, or lead computer labs for EF 105, EF 230, or EF 237. They are actively involved in student instruction and have a desire to work with first-year engineering students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about the EF Outstanding GTA Award<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for GTA positions are currently closed.<\/strong> Please see the Application and Hiring Details accordion below for additional information about the application process and timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The UT Engineering Fundamentals (EF) Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

View the below accordions to learn more about the EF program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Active Learning in EF<\/div><\/h2>
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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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

EF Curriculum<\/div><\/h2>
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Applicants for GTAs are encouraged to explore the Engineering Fundamentals<\/a> website to learn more about the courses taught.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

EF Program Objectives<\/div><\/h2>
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Upon completion of EF coursework, UT engineering students should be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

    GTA Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    For questions about the position, please contact Baker Martin<\/a> (ZEC 260F).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Work Commitment and Academic Requirements<\/div><\/h2>
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    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Typical Responsibilities<\/div><\/h2>
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    Manage and support 3-4 lab sections of 32-64 students for assigned class<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Funding Duration<\/div><\/h2>
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    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In general:<\/p>\n\n\n\n