Engineering Teaching Consultant Application
How to Apply
The Fall 2025 cohort application portal has closed. The Fall 2026 application will open in February 2026.
Applicants need one semester of teaching experience but, more importantly, a passion for discussing and improving teaching practices. No consulting experience is necessary. If you are interested in applying, please indicate your interest using the form linked in the button adjacent to this text. If you are not sure if you’re eligible, please contact [email protected].
Information To Know Before Applying
- Scheduling of hours is very flexible and ranges from 0-5 hours per week
- Each ETC may only work a maximum of 45 hours each semester
- ETCs are paid $29.00/hour in their first term
- ETCs receive training
- The ETC program is a highly collaborative and supportive work environment
Engineering Teaching Consultant Activities
- Observe GSIs and IAs and provide them with feedback
- Collect feedback from the students of GSIs/IAs and discuss it with the student instructor confidentially
- Conduct one-on-one consultations with individual GSIs/IAs on a variety of teaching-related issues
- Attend bi-weekly meetings and continue to grow as an instructor and consultant
- Participate in the Engineering Graduate Student Instructor Teaching Orientation
- Help facilitate ongoing professional development for new IAs and GSIs
Desired Skills and Interests
- Willingness and desire to learn
- Desire to take on a mentoring and supportive role
- Interest in education research and pedagogy
- Interest in gaining experience to prepare you for a career in a teaching-focused environment or institution
- Interest in meeting other GSIs and working with students across the College of Engineering
For more information about the Engineering Teaching Consultant Program, contact [email protected].