Tufts University
Teaching Fellow: Tufts Summer Research Experience
Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, us, 02153
Tufts University: University College
Location
Medford, Massachusetts
Open Date
Oct 15, 2025
Deadline
Nov 03, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
Are you a Tufts doctoral student or postdoc with a research background interested in applying your experience in a mentorship and classroom setting? Are you a teaching faculty member interested in connecting with motivated pre-college students eager to learn about research? Join University College as a Teaching Fellow in the Summer 2026 Tufts Summer Research Experience Program.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This competitive 6-week summer program introduces high-achieving high school students to the culture of research at an R1 institution. Under the guidance of a UC Teaching Fellow, students will gain exposure to real research experiences at Tufts and across Boston, complete a project in a small (5-6 students) cohort, and gain exposure to many foundational skills required to conduct primary research across disciplines. Program website to be shared shortly.
POSITION OVERVIEW
University College is seeking graduate students and post-docs with research experience to serve as Teaching Fellows within UC. Any field of research will be considered, with preference given to applicants who would be able to lead small projects using experimental/ lab-based, fieldwork/ observational, and survey design methodologies. In addition to planning and executing a research project with students, Fellows will also be required to complete a mentorship training program (6 hour) in April and May. We are seeking Teaching Fellows to lead research in the following methodologies. Please indicate your Research Methodology preference in your cover letter.
Research Methodology Options:
Experimental/Lab-based
Fieldwork/Observational
Survey Design, Case Studies, Interviews
Behavioral Experimental
Prototyping/Iterative Design
Creative Research & Ethnographic Methods
TIME COMMITMENT ESTIMATIONS
Program Preparation:
Before programming, Fellows can expect to commit approximately 40 hours during the spring 2026 semester for pre-program preparation: they will complete a mentorship training program (8 hours), prepare the cohort research project, meet with the program lead for planning purposes, and arrange research site visits.
Total Program Preparation: Jan 2026-June 2026 (flexible days/times, mostly remote), 40 preparation hours estimated
Programming Implementation:
The Tufts Summer Research Experience will take place for 6 weeks during the summer from July 6th to August 14th, 2026, with students typically participating in their research cohort in the mornings, and full-group programming primarily in the afternoons.
Fellows are required to commit approximately 25 hours per week on campus in the summer to lead their research cohorts during the program implementation.
Program Dates: July 6th to August 14th, 2026
Program Hours:
Monday-Friday
Approximately 25 hours/week with students in cohort
Please note that program implementation will be in-person on the Tufts Medford campus
Total Program Implementation:
150
hours estimated during program dates
COMPENSATION
Fellow will be paid a total of $7,000 for all efforts required of the program, inclusive of all program preparation and program implementation.
HIGHLIGHTS
As a Fellow, you will:
Gain valuable teaching and mentorship experience
Develop marketable program leadership experience
Participate in specialized training sessions around mentorship
Connect with other Teaching Fellows across disciplines
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, prepare, and lead a small research project with a cohort of 6-8 students. Deliver all requested materials on time, including:
A detailed project description
A developed curriculum plan, including lesson plans and assignments
A published Canvas page to facilitate student learning
Orchestrate 2-3 small group visits to a research site on campus
Contribute to the planning and execution of research-related field trips, in collaboration with the other Fellows and the Program Lead (assisting to find potential sites, communicating information with students, etc.)
Collaborate with team during program planning meetings to design cohesive program schedule and prepare program elements such as a student orientation, closing poster session, and workshops
Successful completion of Mentorship Badge and all learning outcomes
Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
A current PhD student, or postdoc, or teaching faculty
Academic or professional background in research, with the ability to design and lead a small group research project in a chosen methodology
Experience developing research questions, completing research project. Preference given to candidates who have published research
Ability to contribute approximately 40 hours prep work during the spring semester and 25 hours/ week availability to during programming (July 6- August 14, 2026)
Ability to attend mentorship training sessions throughout April and May (6 hours total)
Capacity to prepare a research project and associated pre-planning work/ site visits during the spring term
Approval to join the program by the academic supervisor (if a current student). Eligible per any relevant union guidelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a genuine interest in mentorship around research
Application Instructions
Please fill out the online application form
by or before Monday, November 3, 2025.
In the application's cover letter, be sure to indicate your preferred research methodologies you would be interested in leading.
Starting November 3, the hiring committee will review the applications and invite selected candidates to a 30-minute Zoom meeting to further discuss their interest in the program.
Once the selection process is completed, the decision (either positive or negative) will be promptly communicated via email to each candidate.
The fellowship will run from January - August 2026.
For questions about the program or application process, please contact the Tufts Pre-College Programs Senior Program Administrator, Kayla Roy at
.
Apply on Handshake.
Location
Medford, Massachusetts
Open Date
Oct 15, 2025
Deadline
Nov 03, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
Are you a Tufts doctoral student or postdoc with a research background interested in applying your experience in a mentorship and classroom setting? Are you a teaching faculty member interested in connecting with motivated pre-college students eager to learn about research? Join University College as a Teaching Fellow in the Summer 2026 Tufts Summer Research Experience Program.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This competitive 6-week summer program introduces high-achieving high school students to the culture of research at an R1 institution. Under the guidance of a UC Teaching Fellow, students will gain exposure to real research experiences at Tufts and across Boston, complete a project in a small (5-6 students) cohort, and gain exposure to many foundational skills required to conduct primary research across disciplines. Program website to be shared shortly.
POSITION OVERVIEW
University College is seeking graduate students and post-docs with research experience to serve as Teaching Fellows within UC. Any field of research will be considered, with preference given to applicants who would be able to lead small projects using experimental/ lab-based, fieldwork/ observational, and survey design methodologies. In addition to planning and executing a research project with students, Fellows will also be required to complete a mentorship training program (6 hour) in April and May. We are seeking Teaching Fellows to lead research in the following methodologies. Please indicate your Research Methodology preference in your cover letter.
Research Methodology Options:
Experimental/Lab-based
Fieldwork/Observational
Survey Design, Case Studies, Interviews
Behavioral Experimental
Prototyping/Iterative Design
Creative Research & Ethnographic Methods
TIME COMMITMENT ESTIMATIONS
Program Preparation:
Before programming, Fellows can expect to commit approximately 40 hours during the spring 2026 semester for pre-program preparation: they will complete a mentorship training program (8 hours), prepare the cohort research project, meet with the program lead for planning purposes, and arrange research site visits.
Total Program Preparation: Jan 2026-June 2026 (flexible days/times, mostly remote), 40 preparation hours estimated
Programming Implementation:
The Tufts Summer Research Experience will take place for 6 weeks during the summer from July 6th to August 14th, 2026, with students typically participating in their research cohort in the mornings, and full-group programming primarily in the afternoons.
Fellows are required to commit approximately 25 hours per week on campus in the summer to lead their research cohorts during the program implementation.
Program Dates: July 6th to August 14th, 2026
Program Hours:
Monday-Friday
Approximately 25 hours/week with students in cohort
Please note that program implementation will be in-person on the Tufts Medford campus
Total Program Implementation:
150
hours estimated during program dates
COMPENSATION
Fellow will be paid a total of $7,000 for all efforts required of the program, inclusive of all program preparation and program implementation.
HIGHLIGHTS
As a Fellow, you will:
Gain valuable teaching and mentorship experience
Develop marketable program leadership experience
Participate in specialized training sessions around mentorship
Connect with other Teaching Fellows across disciplines
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, prepare, and lead a small research project with a cohort of 6-8 students. Deliver all requested materials on time, including:
A detailed project description
A developed curriculum plan, including lesson plans and assignments
A published Canvas page to facilitate student learning
Orchestrate 2-3 small group visits to a research site on campus
Contribute to the planning and execution of research-related field trips, in collaboration with the other Fellows and the Program Lead (assisting to find potential sites, communicating information with students, etc.)
Collaborate with team during program planning meetings to design cohesive program schedule and prepare program elements such as a student orientation, closing poster session, and workshops
Successful completion of Mentorship Badge and all learning outcomes
Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
A current PhD student, or postdoc, or teaching faculty
Academic or professional background in research, with the ability to design and lead a small group research project in a chosen methodology
Experience developing research questions, completing research project. Preference given to candidates who have published research
Ability to contribute approximately 40 hours prep work during the spring semester and 25 hours/ week availability to during programming (July 6- August 14, 2026)
Ability to attend mentorship training sessions throughout April and May (6 hours total)
Capacity to prepare a research project and associated pre-planning work/ site visits during the spring term
Approval to join the program by the academic supervisor (if a current student). Eligible per any relevant union guidelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a genuine interest in mentorship around research
Application Instructions
Please fill out the online application form
by or before Monday, November 3, 2025.
In the application's cover letter, be sure to indicate your preferred research methodologies you would be interested in leading.
Starting November 3, the hiring committee will review the applications and invite selected candidates to a 30-minute Zoom meeting to further discuss their interest in the program.
Once the selection process is completed, the decision (either positive or negative) will be promptly communicated via email to each candidate.
The fellowship will run from January - August 2026.
For questions about the program or application process, please contact the Tufts Pre-College Programs Senior Program Administrator, Kayla Roy at
.
Apply on Handshake.