Careers
The Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering department at Illinois is known around the world for its academic excellence and groundbreaking research. Become a part of our supportive community that values diverse perspectives, innovative thinking and service to society.
Student Job Opportunities:
Classroom Assistants and Tutors
Fall 2026 Hourly Assistants wanted
- Assist professors and lecturers with classroom responsibilities.
- Tutor undergraduate students in chemical engineering core courses (Shell sponsors the ChBE Tutoring Program)
- Needed for the 2026 Fall semester
- Hourly wage $16/hr.
Duties and time commitments: This depends on the assignment and may include one or more of the following tasks. For assisting professors and lecturers: classroom assistance, conducting discussion sections, holding office hours, grading homework sets, and assisting in the grading of reports, tests, quizzes, and exams. For tutoring: facilitate tutor sessions to help students understand core course materials. The estimated time commitment will depend on the assignment, but is expected to be no more than 8-10 hours per week.
Qualifications: Must be an undergraduate student in chemical engineering and have completed three or more ChBE courses, maintained a high GPA (preferably 3.7 or higher), and possess strong communication skills.
Applications should be received by Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
To apply:
- Complete the Hourly Assistant application form.
- Provide availability to serve as a classroom assistant and next semester’s class schedule.
- Provide a PDF of your DARS report.
Applications should be received by noon on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Send ALL documents to:
Jadii Rodgers
Office Support Specialist
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
E-mail: chbe-officesupport@illinois.edu
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