We are now accepting applications to become an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) in CSE115 and CSE116 for the 2023-24 academic year. The UTA position is a paid hourly position. Each semester of being a UTA, you will also earn 1 credit for CSE495 Supervised Teaching,
As a UTA, your responsibilities may include activities like:
* Teaching labs and recitations;
* Running review sessions;
* Holding office hours;
* Answering questions posted to Piazza;
* Proctoring exams; and
* Attending weekly staff meetings.
Students will be hired into the CSE115/CSE116 UTA pool and may be asked to assist in either course. While UTAs are assigned to 1 course each
term, they may change the course they assist between terms.
There are a few standards to apply. To be eligible for this position, you must be:
* in good academic standing at the University and within department
* complete CSE116 by the start of Fall 2023; and
* plan on enrolling as an undergraduate at UB for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Please note that there is no minimum grade required nor do you have to have a minimum number of credits. For many of the students we hire,
being a CSE115/116 UTA is their first experience as a TA or tutor; past experience is welcome, but not required.
If this sounds fun, interesting, and rewarding, please complete this application form before the April 21th deadline. After reviewing all of the applications, some candidates will be invited to schedule and give a short demonstration of their teaching for an audience of current instructors and UTAs. Those demonstrations will be held during finals week with offers made in the following week.
If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please email
Do you want to be more involved with the Honors College? Do you want to be featured on the Honors College Instagram? Upload photos to our NEW Honors College Photo Library! We want to see all the amazing things our Honors Scholars are up to!
This is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching and leadership skills while completing up to five Honors College experience credits! Spring 2024 HON 102: Honors Colloquium will again consist of approximately 16-18 sections (with roughly 20-24 students in each), led by an upper-class Honors Colloquium Teaching Assistant. The course will continue to provide an opportunity for students to delve into the city of Buffalo through research, community engagement, and small group projects. TAs will enroll in a one credit hour training course in the fall semester (first-time TAs will also complete a digital badge for an additional Honors experience credit), and earn three credits for teaching their section in the spring semester.
Teaching Assistant Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of HON 102: Freshmen Honors Colloquium with an A- or better.
Good standing in the Honors College.
Be able to enroll in HON 495 in fall 2023 (one credit – Pass/Fail) and spring 2024 (three credits – Pass/Fail).
Have completed at least 60 academic credit hours by the end of summer 2023 (this includes AP, IB, and transfer work).
Be available to facilitate one section of HON 102 in the spring 2024 semester.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching and leadership skills while completing up to five Honors College experience credits! Spring 2023 HON 102: Honors Colloquium will again consist of approximately 16-18 sections (with roughly 20-24 students in each), led by an upper-class Honors Colloquium Teaching Assistant. The course will continue to provide an opportunity for students to delve into the city of Buffalo through research, community engagement, and small group projects. TAs will enroll in a one credit hour training course in the fall semester (first-time TAs will also complete a digital badge for an additional Honors experience credit), and earn three credits for teaching their section in the spring semester.
Teaching Assistant Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of HON 102: Freshmen Honors Colloquium with an A- or better.
Good standing in the Honors College.
Be able to enroll in HON 495 in fall 2022 (one credit – Pass/Fail) and spring 2023 (three credits – Pass/Fail).
Have completed at least 60 academic credit hours by the end of summer 2022 (this includes AP, IB, and transfer work).
Be available to facilitate one section of HON 102 in the spring 2023 semester.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS STRATEGIES: LAI 203 Become an Academic Success Strategies Course Academic Coach for the spring 2022 semester!
What does an academic coach do?
Academic coaching is a personalized they offer one-on-one meeting that can help students improve their skills and performance. Working with an academic coach can help students study smarter by developing skills in time management, goal setting, and test preparation. Rewards include: Learning new skills, meeting and helping your fellow students, use your success to help others and build up your resume… Please contact us to see if being an Academic Coach is the right opportunity for you and to discuss ways of earning internship credit.
If you have questions or would like to apply to become an Academic Coach, please contact asktutoring@buffalo.edu
I am looking for students that have an interest in supporting high school students taking Regents Living Environment. We have a grant to fund a program which pairs UB students with Living Environment teachers in Buffalo Public Schools. The UB students will support the teacher and students by working together to develop strategies to increase the efficiency of teaching and students’ understandings.
This is a full academic year commitment. UB students will enroll in a 3 credit course during the fall semester. One hour each week will be spent in class, discussing science literacy strategies and planning lessons to bring into the classes. Students will spend 4 hours per week in the high school classroom. The same students will continue to work with their partner teachers during the spring semester, for 4 hours per week, in a paid position. Interested students should reach out to me, as approval is required to enroll.
Sandra K. Small, Ph.D. | Science Education Manager
University at Buffalo | Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships
University at Buffalo | GEM Community of Excellence
What an exciting time to become an Honors Colloquium TA! Spring 2022 Honors Colloquium will again consist of approximately 15-17 sections (with roughly 24 students), each led by an upper-class Honors Colloquium Teaching Assistant. The course will continue to provide an opportunity for students to delve into the city of Buffalo through research, community engagement, and small group projects. All students enrolled will also earn a Community Engagement digital badge for their work in the course. TAs will enroll in a one credit hour training course in the fall semester (first-time TAs will also complete a digital badge for an additional Honors experience credit), and earn three credits for teaching their section in the spring semester. This is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching and leadership skills while completing up to five Honors College experience credits!
Teaching Assistant Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of HON 102: Freshmen Honors Colloquium with an A- or better.
Good standing in the Honors College.
Be able to enroll in HON 495 in the fall (one credit – Pass/Fail) and spring (three credits – Pass/Fail).
Have completed at least 60 academic credit hours by the end of summer 2021 (this includes AP, IB, and transfer work).
Be available to facilitate one section of HON 102 in the spring 2022 semester.
Applications for spring 2022 Honors Colloquium Teaching Assistants are now open! Application deadline is Monday, March 15, 2021 at noon.
What an exciting time to become an Honors Colloquium TA! Spring 2022 Honors Colloquium will again consist of approximately 15-17 sections (with roughly 24 students), each led by an upper-class Honors Colloquium Teaching Assistant. The course will continue to provide an opportunity for students to delve into the city of Buffalo through research, community engagement, and small group projects. All students enrolled will also earn a Community Engagement digital badge for their work in the course. TAs will enroll in a one credit hour training course in the fall semester (new TAs will also complete a digital badge for an additional Honors credit), and earn three credits for teaching their section in the spring semester. This is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching and leadership skills while completing five Honors College experience credits!
We will also be holding an information session next week to provide more details and answer questions. Day and time: TBA. An official announcement will be sent later this week.
Teaching Assistant Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of HON 102: Freshmen Honors Colloquium with an A- or better.
Good standing in the Honors College.
Be able to enroll in HON 495 in the fall (one credit – Pass/Fail) and spring (three credits – Pass/Fail).
Have completed at least 60 academic credit hours by the end of summer 2021.
Be available to facilitate one section of HON 102 in the spring 2022 semester.
