Student employment opportunities - College of Engineering - Purdue University

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) help with first-year engineering (FYE) courses, working with instructors and Graduate Teaching Assistants. Duties include helping students during class; grading; attending weekly meetings with your teaching team; assisting with help sessions and other duties as assigned. This position is paid hourly, and the expectation is to work 8-12 hours per week with the possibility of working up to 15 hours per week occasionally.

To apply, students must have completed FYE coursework (ENGR 13000, 13100/13200, 13300 or equivalent) with a grade of B or better. This position qualifies for Federal Work Study.

Spring 2026: Applications are closed.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) help an instructor and the instructional support team with the execution of first-year engineering (FYE) courses (ENGR 13000/13100/13200/13300). Duties range from maintaining course management software, overseeing evening help sessions, grading and mentoring UGTAs. Learn more details about becoming a GTA and apply online. 

Questions about undergraduate or graduate TA positions? Email first-year engineering operations.