The UTEAM has positions for Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) in multiple courses in all five majors.
What is the UTEAM Program?
The Undergraduate Teaching & Education Assistants and Mentors (UTEAM) Program facilitates peer educational support in the School of Public Health through coursework and hands-on experiences. Working closely with faculty and graduate assistants, UTAs are an asset to the SPH learning community. This program is open to undergraduate students in the School of Public Health at the College Park Campus.
UTAs play an integral role in the teaching team. They collaborate with instructors to enhance course accessibility, lead study sessions, address student inquiries, and assist with organization and time management. UTAs become an essential part of the class environment, working together to share responsibilities and support one another. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the School of Public Health (SPH).
As a UTA, you will sharpen your communication skills, broaden your interpersonal skills, and step into a peer-leader role. You will also form professional relationships with faculty and GAs which lead to research opportunities, letters of recommendation, and networking.
The UTEAM Program is a combination of experiences designed to provide:
- Foundational knowledge to successfully support peer education
SPHL-333 is a one-credit course designed to teach foundational skills for guided peer learning. This is a closed-course and requires UTEAM Program approval to enroll.
The course has three essential objectives:- Understanding the learning process
- Applying knowledge to support peer education
- Developing personal and professional skills
- In-class, hands-on experiences within your major
SPHL-399 is a self-study course facilitated by SPH faculty. This course is a closed course and requires approval to enroll.
UTAs will have varying roles and responsibilities based on the needs of the courses they support including:- Facilitating in-class discussions
- Facilitating discussion and review sessions
- Holding office hours
Eligibility
To serve as a UTA you must:
- Have demonstrated mastery in the course by earning an A.
- Be in overall good academic standing
- Have faculty support and approval
UTA Interest Form
If you would like to learn more about becoming a UTA, please fill out the UTEAM Interest Form today!
If you have already spoken to a faculty member and you have their support, you can click on the link below to fill out the application.
Have the following information ready when starting the application:
- Name, UID and General Academic Information
- Course Name, Number and Course Faculty
- A short statement describing why you have decided to participate in the UTEAM Program
Please email ckershaw@umd.edu for program information and questions.