General Engineering (GE) classes are taught by Graduate Teaching Assistants working on advanced degrees in Engineering. The successful GE TA applicant exhibits a passion for teaching, possesses excellent communication skills, demonstrates the ability to clearly and effectively explain complex concepts, and has a commitment to helping undergraduate engineering students succeed academically. Learn more about weekly expectations (Microsoft Word document).
Desired Applicant Qualifications
- Outstanding teaching abilities
- Great communication skills
- Patience
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Great interest in subject matter
Comments from Past GE TA's
The best part of GE is definitely the students. Interacting with them these past two months has been a constant joy — they're just so enthusiastic! It's great to be teaching to people who want to learn.
GE TA's are not just instructors, but also role models and mentors for many students. …Students are grateful to have someone who is knowledgeable and older, but also more approachable than a professor to ask questions about the subject, academics, engineering careers, and even graduate school.
I really enjoy interacting with the students. I love when they ask questions, and I can see the material click for them. …It makes me feel like they need and appreciate my teaching.
I enjoy watching a student understand a concept that dumbfounded them 5 minutes ago.
Hiring Process
- Update your Resume
- Complete the GE TA Application (Microsoft Word document)
- Attend an Information Session
Remember: Bring completed GE TA Application and Resume
| Thurs | 3/20/08 | 1:00-2:00 | RLM 5.120 |
| Fri | 3/21/08 | 11:00-12:00 | RLM 5.124 |
| Tues | 3/25/08 | 11:00-12:00 | RLM 5.116 |
| Wed | 3/26/08 | 2:00-3:00 | ECJ 1.204 |
- Selected Candidates teach a current GE class
- GE TA job offers extended for 2008-09