Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Assistants in the Chemistry Department are students who have excelled in their Chemistry classes and are interested in helping other students learn.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) primarily assist with course logistics (e.g. proctoring, grading). UTAs can support active learning in class if they have completed, or are actively enrolled in, CHM4942: Instructional Experiences for Undergraduate Chemistry.
Learning Assistants (LAs) provide support to students in courses that involve active learning (e.g. problem-solving sessions, flipped classroom, team-based learning, problem-based learning, etc.). All LAs are required to complete, or be actively enrolled in, CHM4942: Instructional Experiences for Undergraduate Chemistry.
Applications / Deadlines
If you are interested in an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant position, we encourage you to contact the faculty member you would like to work with and/or the UTA/LA coordinator. Most UTA assignments are initiated by faculty, who typically request specific students.
Learning Assistant applications are submitted through the Learning Assistant Alliance website. Create an account at: Learning Assistant Alliance now to receive updates.
Spring 2026 Deadlines
November 7, 2025 – LA applications open
November 21, 2025 – Deadline for LA applications & priority deadline for UTA applications
December 5, 2025 – Hiring begins
Summer 2026 Deadlines
March 27, 2026 – LA applications open (returning LAs only)
April 17, 2026 – Deadline for LA applications & priority deadline for UTA applications
April 24, 2026 – Hiring begins
Fall 2026 Deadlines
June 26, 2026 – LA applications open
July 10, 2026 – Priority deadline for LA applications
July 24, 2026 – Hiring begins
Questions?
Contact UTA / LA Coordinators
