The Teaching Assistantship (TA) Appointment Process and Timelines 2018-19

There are many steps in the appointment process for teaching assistants.  Here is an overview of the entire process and timelines. 

Continuing Teaching Assistants:

• March: Students indicate their intent to continue for the following year
• April: Instructors apply to post positions on the TA Posting System
• April: Chairs/Unit Heads approve postings
• June: Successful matches of Continuing TAs are made online

New Teaching Assistants:

• Late June: New TA jobs are posted using the TA Posting System
• Mid July: Supervisors/Unit Heads review, interview and rank new applicants
• Early Aug: Successful matches of NEW TAs are made online

Midterm Evaluations:

• November 15: Mid-term evaluations (DDAH) meeting scheduled for "F" session courses
• January 31: Mid-term evaluations (DDAH) meeting scheduled for "Y" session courses
• March 1: Mid-term evaluations (DDAH) meeting scheduled for "W" session courses