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Teach. Mentor. Lead. Learn.

Teaching Fellows and Course Assistants teach and mentor the next generation of chemistry students, while also receiving professional development and networking opportunities.

Apply for Spring 2025 CA/tf positions
(application opens Thurs, Sep 26)

The Undergraduate Teaching Program (UTP) supports all undergraduate TFs and CAs across chemistry courses, ultimately improving the quality of teaching and learning in our department. We offer the following benefits, among many others, to our undergraduate teaching staff:

Flexible Scheduling and Competitive Pay

Chemistry TFs and CAs are able to work flexible hours, choosing when to schedule their sections, help rooms and student meetings.

  • CAs work an average of 10-12 hours per week and are paid $21/hour (rate subject to change).
  • Section and Lab TFs work an average of 10-13 hours per week and are paid $23/hour (rate subject to change).

Opportunities for Networking and Professional Development

Throughout the semester, teaching staff participate in paid professional development to help them strengthen their leadership, teaching, mentorship, and coaching skills. All of these skills are highly transferrable and desirable across industries.

CAs and TFs also have regular opportunities to network with other students, faculty, and education professionals.

A Supportive, Fun Community

As they work together to support students, TFs and CAs form a strong professional community with one another, and with the faculty/instructors for their course. The Department regularly holds social events for CAs, TFs, graduate students, staff, and faculty.

Alumni Voices

Hear from former TFs and CAs about their experiences teaching with Harvard’s chemistry courses.

Harrison Ngue
MD-PhD Student and former Chem 17/27 TF/CA

To me, being an excellent teacher means learning from your students. Your students should always be the center of attention, so constantly seek feedback, listen attentively to their concerns and needs, and empower them to be confident in themselves and in their learning. Make them excited to learn, and embrace their enthusiasm!

Annie Miall
Clinical Researcher and former PS11 TF

Often times, being an excellent teacher means going beyond purely teaching. While possessing a deep understanding of the teaching material is important, it’s equally vital to cultivate a learning community in which students feel safe, supported, and valued. I cherish the chance to connect with students on a more humanistic level, transcending the artificial boundaries of “student” and “teacher.”

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