Graduate Studies & Extended Learning

Teaching Assistant (TA) and Graduate Assistant (GA) positions are available to matriculated graduate students who are in good academic standing and who are making good progress toward their degree. The procedure for application for an assistantship, including the selection criteria, are established by deans and academic departments, and publicized by graduate departments. Criteria for the awarding of an assistantship may include, but are not limited to: undergraduate grade-point average, standardized test scores, past experience or training, interest in the field of study, letters of recommendation, or personal interview.

For more information, please see the e-Brochure below.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Review the listing of departments below who offer assistantships during the academic year to determine if your eligibility.
2. Contact the department regarding their specific application procedures. Some departments collect specific application forms, while others have students complete the top half of the TAGA Appointment Request Form - Fillable. 
3. At minimum, prepare and submit a TAGA Appointment Request Form - Fillable, resume, and cover letter to the Chair or Director of the department where you would like to work.

Graduate Assistant positions (open to all majors)

• Center for International Programs
• Writers' Studio GA  
  
  
• Graduate & Extended Learning
  
  • Recruitment and Marketing Assistant 
  • Graduate Studies Assistant 
  • Extended Learning Assistant 
    
    
• Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
  • LGBTQ GA Position Description 
• Communications & Marketing
• Student Activities & Union Services (currently accepting applications for Spring 2020)
• Undergraduate Admission
• Residence Life
• Music Therapy (GA job description forthcoming)
• Samuel Dorsky Museum (MSEd Visual Arts Ed, MFA majors for GA position)

Teaching Assistant positions for specific majors

• Art 
  • View descriptions of TA and GA positions offered by the Art Department
  • Apply for a TA or GA position in the Art Department
    
    
• Art Education
  • Art Education (MSEd Visual Arts Ed, MFA majors for GA positions)
  • Art Education - Saturday Art Labs
    
    
• Business (MBA majors for GA positions, MA English or MAT English Ed for TA)
• Communication Disorders (MS Communication Disorders for TA positions)
• Computer Science (MS Computer Science for TA positions)
• English (MA English for TA positions)
• Psychology 
  • TA positions are available to graduate candidates in the MS Psychological Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
     and School Counseling majors contact the Graduate Coordinator for more information.
    
    

The following files all require Adobe Acrobat Reader and are for departmental use only.  Prospective TAs and GAs should contact the department for application procedures.

» TAGA eBrochure
» T.A. Handbook