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How to Apply for A Teaching Assistantship

Department of English How to Apply for A Teaching Assistantship

Teaching Assistantship Application Materials
Deadline for receipt: January 15th / October 1st

Prospective students must submit the following:

* Application for Teaching Assistantship

Note that applicants cannot be considered for a Teaching Assistantship unless all the admissions materials have been filed with the Graduate School and the Department of English.

Current students who have never applied for a teaching assistantship must submit the following:

* Application for Teaching Assistantship
* Letters of Recommendation
* Writing Sample

Current students who have applied before but have not been appointed to a teaching assistantship, or who would like to apply for renewal of a short-term assistantship, must reapply by January 15th / October 1st in order to be eligible. Reapplications should consist of the following:

 * An updated, revised application letter, which should be specifically aimed at making clear the applicant’s current experiences, qualifications, and/or ambitions as a teacher.

 * Three letters of recommendation written within the last year, which if possible should address the applicant’s current experiences, qualifications, and/or ambitions as a teacher.