Student Non-Work Study - Tau Beta Pi Engineering Peer Tutor in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

Qualified applicants will be UK Engineering students with junior or senior status in Fall 2026

Applicants should be in at least their fifth semester of their engineering curriculum.

Preferred applicants will have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. (3.2 or higher considered)

Priority will be given to Tau Beta Pi (Engineering honor society) members but other engineering students are strongly encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: Only applications including a resume and transcript will be reviewed.

You must have taken the courses you wish to tutor at the University of Kentucky.

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Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Peer Tutors can expect to work between three and ten hours per week based on their availability and the needs of tutees. Peer Tutors’ schedules are determined at the beginning of each semester and will not change from week to week. Shifts will be between two and four hours long (again based on availability and student need) and will take place between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sunday through Thursday.

This position is for the Fall 2026 semester, and will begin in August 2026.

Peer Tutors assist fellow undergraduates in UK math, science, and engineering courses through Tau Beta Pi’s Peer Tutoring Program in the Elbert E. Ray eStudio. There are no appointments and tutoring is offered in small, informal groups. Peer Tutors help tutees fully understand concepts, complete assignments, and study for exams. Peer Tutors are responsible for greeting tutees and making them feel welcome and included, providing guidance in course content, and helping tutees hone study skills and strategies.

Peer Tutors guide tutees to deeper understandings of course material and are never expected to give answers or replace course instructors.

Peer Tutors receive extensive training in preparation for being effective peer tutors, so no prior tutoring experience is needed. Initial training will be provided.

Because the Peer Tutor position is a professional position, it includes responsibilities beyond working regular shifts, including professional development sessions, and occasional team meetings.

At time of posting, we anticipate tutoring will be offered in-person in the eStudio on the 3rd floor of the F. Paul Anderson Tower. (if campus health circumstances mandate otherwise, tutoring will be moved online).

PLEASE NOTE: Only applications including a resume and transcript will be reviewed.

Applicants should enjoy helping others and sharing their experiences as students of engineering. Applicants should have outstanding oral communication skills and be professional and timely. A thorough working knowledge of engineering coursework is also required.

Membership in the engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi, is preferred but not required.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.