Bio 288 Physiology Undergraduate TA Fall 2026 - Dr. Rocheleau
Bio 288 Undergraduate TAs will provide instructional assistance and peer mentoring for the Physiology course.
UTA Responsibilities:
- Attend all classes (Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm)
- Attend a 1-hour weekly UTA planning meeting
- Assist with instructional activities
- Tutor students
- Proctor exams
- Assist with grading
- Apply for this position through the PROPEL site between April 18 and April 28, 2026. See https://propel.umass.edu/propel-information-students for instructions.
- In your PROPEL application materials, answer the following questions:
- What do you think UTAs in this course should do to help all students succeed?
- What most interests you about this role?
- How do you see the skills you will use in this role benefiting you in the future?
- For your application to be complete, you must also fill out a google form* by April 28 to indicate your availability, answer supplemental questions, and upload a short video. *(The google form will be available when applications open on April 18)
Name of research group, project, or lab
Bio 288 - Dr. Rocheleau
Why participate in this opportunity?
Students will gain experience in mentoring and tutoring students in the field of Biology, with an emphasis on Physiology.
Students will learn to think on their feet, communicate professionally, and be patient with others. The faculty member will provide support to the UTAs throughout the semester to help develop these skills.
Students will gain a deeper knowledge of the material by teaching the material to their peers.
The faculty mentor provides mentoring on the practice of teaching while supporting UTAs' long-term career objectives.