Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantships

The department offers a limited number of graduate teaching assistant positions on a competitive basis. These are usually offered to currently enrolled students.

As a graduate assistant, you will receive an appointment for the academic year beginning fall term. These are for students admitted into our graduate programs. Once you have been admitted, apply by February 1 for consideration.

Graduate assistants will:

• Maintain full-time graduate status.
• Have a set amount of hours of work per week (up to 20).
• Receive a stipend and tuition remission.

Graduate Assistantship Application

Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)

Take part in funded research program activities or support a departmental research effort. These activities can be applicable to the graduate degree as a research component. Contact faculty members you would like to work with to pursue this opportunity.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Engage in instruction and have primary responsibility for one or more class sections. These include lecture, laboratory, or discussion sessions.