What is a Teaching Fellow

Overview

A teaching fellow is generally a graduate student at a college or university that teaches undergraduate classes. This educational role requires many of the same responsibilities as a regular professor, including course preparation, lecturing, and grading. The purpose is to prepare potential professors for the challenges of leading classes. A teaching fellow often takes on a greater responsibility than a teaching assistant, sometimes including supervision sessions with an experienced professor, and is typically offered a financial stipend on a semester‑by‑semester basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prepare course material.
• Deliver lectures to undergraduate students.
• Grade assignments, exams, and student work.
• Run discussion or tutorial sessions under the guidance of a full‑time professor.
• Assist the supervising professor with assessment and course management.

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