UGI & UGG Positions

Work as a tutor or grader in math

Undergraduate Instructors (UGI) assist with math classes and serve as tutors. Undergraduate Graders (UGG) grade homework and quizzes for specific math classes. These positions are available to enrolled undergraduate students at Indiana University.

To apply for a position as an Undergraduate Instructor (UGI) or Undergraduate Grader (UGG), you must be an undergraduate math major or have a strong math background. It is preferable that you have taken M301 or M303 and M311. At a minimum, applicants must have taken M211 and M212, or the equivalent, with very good grades.

Although the position is for one semester, there is no defined limit to the number of semesters you can work.

UGI assignments

UGIs work about 8-10 hours per week assisting Finite Mathematics (A118 or M118), Brief Calculus I (M119), or Basic Algebra (M014 and M018).

Finite Mathematics or Brief Calculus I

UGIs help distribute materials, quizzes, and exams in class. They help grade quizzes and multiple-choice exams and answer questions and solve problems during help sessions. Everyone assisting M118 or M119 is required to conduct one 2-hour departmental help session each week. Some instructors expect their UGI to attend all classes.

For a Finite assignment, knowledge of elementary probability (M365 or M463) and linear algebra (M301 or M303) is preferred.

For a Brief Calculus assignment, the UGI needs at least two semesters of calculus (M211 and M212). Familiarity with a graphing calculator is desirable.

Basic Algebra

UGIs tutor students in algebra, precalculus, and finite in the Math Learning Center, Swain East 340. Experience with Finite is highly desirable.

UGG assignments

UGGs average about 5-8 hours per week grading homework and quizzes for Trigonometic Functions (M026), Precalculus with Trigonometry (M027), and Math for Elementary Teachers I-III (T101-T103). All grading is done from home; no classroom duties or office hours/help sessions are required.

Application process for UGI and UGG positions

For applications please use the attached PDF. New applicants are expected to submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the mathematics faculty, an unofficial transcript, and the department’s application form. Re-hires need only submit a new application form. Graduate students are not eligible to apply.

Applications and letters should be sent directly to gradmath@indiana.edu. For the Fall semester, applications should be submitted by April 15. For the Spring semester, applications should be submitted before Thanksgiving break. There are no UGG/UGI positions available in the summer.

Email gradmath@indiana.edu if you have any questions about the positions or application process.