Teaching Assistants
Graduate Students
Apply
There are a limited number of TA positions offered to students outside of the Physics Department. Physics graduate students will receive an email with the application link each semester.
TA Training
Training is mandatory for new Teaching Assistants. Fall 2025 Physics TA Training will take place in August. More details will follow.
The Physics Department also expects new teaching assistants to participate in the Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation, held by the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC) and the Graduate School.
Teaching Assistant Manual
More information and support for TAs is available through the Graduate School and the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center.
Mutual Expectations Agreement
This document was created to facilitate discussion around the expectations of TA responsibilities in order to help your TA experience run as smoothly as possible. Note that some items may not apply to your particular class. This document was developed by the Graduate Student Committee based on feedback from graduate students, faculty, and staff.
Undergraduate Students
Apply
Apply here to be an undergraduate TA for PHYS 161, 260, and 270.
Undergraduate students will be invited to apply to TA other courses via email from the Office of Student and Education Services, as there is need.
Teaching Assistant Manual
More information and support for TAs is available through the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center.
Mutual Expectations Agreement
This document was created to facilitate discussion around the expectations of TA responsibilities in order to help your TA experience run as smoothly as possible. Note that some items may not apply to your particular class. This document was developed by the Graduate Student Committee based on feedback from graduate students, faculty, and staff.
Timelines
Teaching Assistant Application Timeline |
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| Application Opens An email will be sent with the link to the application. | |
| Application Deadline For full consideration, the application must be received by this date. Applications submitted after this date will receive lower priority. | |
| First Round of Offers Offers are made over several rounds, with a second round of offers being made if some offers made in the first round were declined. | |
| Response Deadline for First Round of Offers | |
| Release Date |
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| Deadline for Entering Conflicts Students who fail to enter their conflicts by the deadline may find themselves teaching very early morning or very late night classes. | |
| Final Assignments |
