Jobs - RA and TA positions
Faculty and Staff Positions:
Open Research Assistant (RA) and Teaching Assistant (TA) Positions
Announcements for departmental RA and TA positions are posted to student email lists and listed below. TA positions will be posted during the quarter before the position is available. RA positions will be listed as they become available. Relevant announcements from other departments and agencies may also be posted to student email lists.
CURRENT POSITIONS:
Teaching Assistant - TA : HSERV 559(Posted on June 2, 2023)
Research Assistant - RA: Hannon
(Posted on June 2, 2023)
All interested students are welcome to apply. Positions are filled on the basis of the best student fit with the position.
Additional information about RA/TA appointments can be found on the Graduate School FAQ.
Applying for RA and TA Positions
Review full details of each position for application deadlines, guidelines, and specific requirements.
Once a candidate is selected, an offer letter will be sent. If the candidate wishes to accept the position, they will need to sign and return the offer letter.
Pay Rates and Increases
The Graduate School refers to RA and TA positions as "Graduate Service Appointments" (GSAs). Pay rates for GSAs are determined by the Graduate School.
Pay increases are determined by collective bargaining between the University and the UAW.
Pay is bi-monthly on the 10th and 25th of each month. The first payment will be on the pay date following the first two weeks of employment. The last payment will be made on the pay date following completion of employment.
Health Insurance Eligibility
Graduate Appointee Insurance is provided for students who meet the following criteria:
- They are RAs or TAs paid at least 50% FTE or predoctoral Fellows receiving at least $800 per month.
- They work at least 5 out of 6 half-month pay periods per quarter during the academic year or 2 consecutive pay periods in the summer.
- They are paid through the UW
- They maintain registration for at least 10 credits per quarter during the academic year or 2 credits in the summer.
The UW will pay 50% of the premium for eligible dependents. Further information on benefits, procedures and deadlines for the GAI insurance is available on the Graduate School web site.
To be insured, students must complete an enrollment form by the quarter deadline, (usually 3 weeks in advance of the quarter).
Students are responsible for reading the materials and submitting the required forms by the deadlines.
Students with equivalent positions, paid directly by other organizations such as the FHCRC, are eligible to participate on a self-pay basis. A petition to self-pay must be submitted to:
- Insurance Coordinator, (GI Communications)
UW Graduate School, Box 353770
Student Obligations:
A TA or RA must meet the workload requirements of their contract as well as maintain good standing in their program. As in any other type of employment, students are expected to maintain good work ethics. A student may negotiate time off with the faculty supervisor on an individual basis. TAs and RAs must register for full-time study throughout their appointment. ( 10 credits during the academic year, 2 credits in the Summer). New TAs should plan on attending the TA orientation sessions offered by the Graduate School in September. Contact the Graduate School for further information.