Eligibility Requirements -- Autumn Quarter 2024
To be hired as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, you must be:
- Eligible to legally work in the US (includes most US citizens, Permanent Residents, F-1 visa holders,etc.)
- Not yet graduated. Students who graduated after spring or summer quarter 2024 are not eligible to be a TA in autumn.
- Enrolled for 6 credits or more in AUTUMN or SUMMER quarters.
When classes are in session, students enrolled for 6 or more credits are limited to working 19.5 hours per workweek total for all UW student positions held. Students may work other positions, but will need to split hours to not exceed the 19.5 hour limit.
Undergraduate TAs who repeatedly work in excess of 19.5 hours per week may have their assigned duties reduced or suspended and may not be eligible for rehire in future quarters. Please keep this in mind when submitting an application or considering multiple UW hourly positions.
Hiring Criteria
Undergraduate TA appointments will be based on the following criteria:
- Academic performance and progress.
- TA/Instructor preferences as determined by the applicant and potential instructors.
- Previous TA experience and performance.
Academic Student Employees working at the University of Washington should be aware of the University's non-discrimination and harassment policies.
APPLICATION CONTACT:
Pim Lustig
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or https://hr.uw.edu/dso/services/.