Academic graduate student (AGS) employment can provide important experience for graduate students. Although duties and responsibilities vary by department and supervisor, all students benefit from training, interaction with faculty members and financial support (including pay and other benefits).
AGS University HOP Policies
Teaching assistants are graduate students who help faculty with the conduct and delivery of courses.
Graduate research assistants perform faculty-supervised research related to their field of study.
Assistant instructors teach undergraduate classes and provide instruction under the supervision of a university faculty member.
Academic Assistants, Assistants & Tutors
Academic assistants, assistants and tutors are assigned duties ranging from evaluation of student work to preparation of class and lab materials.
AGS Grievance Policies and Procedures
Sex Discrimination & Sexual Harassment
In accordance with federal and state law, the university prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, and encourages students, faculty, staff and visitors to promptly report sex discrimination and sexual harassment.
Teaching Assistant & Assistant Instructor Grievance Procedures
A teaching assistant or assistant instructor has the right to seek redress of any grievance related to the terms and conditions of his or her employment.
AGS Insurance Benefits
An AGS employee is benefits eligible if expected to work in one or a combination of the benefits eligible AGS job titles for at least 20 scheduled weekly hours (SWH) and for at least 4.5 months (135 calendar days).
Students enrolled in Non-Formula Funded Option III graduate programs are not eligible for AGS employment. Refer to the Option III policy guide for further details.