What is a Teaching Fellow
Practical Adult Insights • Remote, Remote • Posted July 01, 2026
About the Role
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.