The undergraduate Teaching Junior Fellows Program is for advanced and exemplar students who wish to gain classroom experience through leading course discussions, moderating group projects, guest lecturing, and acting as a mentor to students who are enrolled in the course, among other responsibilities. Teaching Junior Fellows are expected to carry out the roles that are assigned to them by their supervising professor. This program is especially useful for those students who plan to attend graduate school.
Program Application and Deadlines:
To be considered for selection as a JF, students must first fill out the online application. The deadline for Spring terms is November 10; the deadline for Fall terms is April 10.
Students register for POS4911 and receive 1 to 3 credit hours, depending on the responsibilities determined by their supervising professor. A maximum of six credits for Junior Fellows may be counted toward the political science major.
Students must be nominated by a faculty member to participate in the program. Prospective Teaching Junior Fellows should have earned course credit for the course that they are going to facilitate in order to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the course materials and content.
Students who have any questions about this program should contact Dr. Daniel Smith, Experiential Learning Coordinator, via email or during office hours.