Graduate Fellowship Opportunity with MBECTE

The Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence (MBECTE) is seeking one graduate student to join our team as Graduate Fellow. This paid position begins in the Spring 2025 semester (or sooner if available), with the potential to renew in subsequent semesters and to work hourly during Summer 2025. The position is designed to be flexible with graduate students’ program responsibilities.

This unique opportunity allows you to strengthen the teaching and leadership components of your CV, increase your own knowledge of best practices in higher education pedagogy, and assist faculty and other graduate students refine their teaching skills. It may also provide exposure to online and hybrid teaching environments.

Graduate Fellow / Generalist (20hrs/week) – work closely with MBECTE staff to support instruction across disciplines on the Salt Lake City campus. Potential responsibilities include:
• conduct classroom observations, student focus groups, and consultations with instructors
• create multimedia materials about higher education pedagogy
• help prepare and present pedagogy workshops
• assist MBECTE instructors in course instruction

The benefits of working as a MBECTE Graduate Fellow include:
• semester-based stipend, amount depending on # hours worked (Tuition Benefit Eligible for students who meet
requirements set by Graduate School)
• summer employment, paid hourly
• professional training in observing, assessing, and providing feedback on teaching
• access to dedicated work space in the Faculty Center in the Marriott Library
• flexible work schedule to accommodate your other commitments

Strong candidates will possess the following:
• experience as a teacher or teaching assistant in higher education
• passion for supporting the U’s teaching mission through instructor development
• interest in higher education pedagogy and effective teaching practices
• confidence interacting with professors and instructors from many disciplines
• ability to manage time and workload effectively

To apply, submit the materials by November 15, 2024 to: CTE 2025 Grad Fellow Application Link
• a letter of interest describing how you are suited to this position and why you are applying
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• teaching philosophy statement
• teaching evaluations from the past two years, if available