Teaching Assistant Application and Information
Ready to Apply or Have Questions?
Students interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant (TA) or have questions about the position should contact the Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC) for the application form. Please note:
- All TAs, regardless of experience, must be available to work one week before and one week after the course term.
- Students must have an active University of Minnesota Internet (x-500) ID.
- Priority for TA positions is typically given to ISyE PhD students.
- The number of TA positions in a given semester depends upon class enrollments.
FAQs about the Teaching Assistant Application Process
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I received an offer for a position. What does the appointment percent (%) mean?
The Teaching Assistant Appointment System
Below explains what the most common appointments mean.
- 25% appointment
- 10 hours/wk
- half-time employment for students
- eligibility for health insurance
- 1/2 tuition waiver
- 1/2 of semester monetary stipend
- 50% appointment
- 20 hours/wk
- full-time employment for students
- eligibility for health insuranc
- full tuition waiver
- entire semester monetary stipend
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How does the process of assigning Teaching Assistants work?
Each semester, the ISyE Director of Graduate Studies makes TA assignments, working in consultation with the ISyE Department Head, ISyE faculty members, and ISyE course instructors.
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I do not have an English Language Proficiency rating yet. Can I still apply for a position?
Yes. However, once you know the date you will take the test, contact the Director of Graduate Studies so your application can be updated. Please go to this site for an Overview of Spoken English Testing and TA Eligibility.
Additional Resources for Current Graduate Assistants
As a TA, this federal statute directly affects you. See what actions you need to take to stay in compliance by clicking the button below.
FERPA Resources
Starting rate for GA appointments begins at $31.20/hr.