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 to 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 being accepted starting Oct. 15. For consideration, complete the online application..

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.

Questions about Undergraduate or Graduate TA positions? Email First-Year Engineering Operations.