Hiring a Teaching Fellow or Grader
There are three kinds of student assistance available to faculty for class-related needs - Teaching Fellows, Graders and Tutors. Students and faculty can find detailed information about positions and eligibility at the Student Jobs website. It is important to note that students are not permitted to hold a position (teaching fellow, grader, tutor) in a class in which they are registered. Undergraduate students applying must be juniors or seniors and can only be hired if they have taken the class and received an "A."
Description:
ii) Graders are expected to grade three major assignments for each student or the equivalent and are paid per student. If less work is involved, the rate should be adjusted downward. For the purpose of calculating work limits for students, students should work the equivalent of no more than 5 hours per week per course. You may not hire a Grader if you have a TF or Tutor.
Process:
Timing: The student MUST complete their application prior to starting work.
Form: Application will be initiated by the student, requiring department coordinator and faculty signature.
Description:
i) Teaching Fellows: Faculty hire Teaching Fellows (TF’s) to assist with such tasks as class preparation, classroom assistance, office hours, and grading. Faculty who wish to assign work before the beginning or after the end of the term should confirm the TF’s availability in advance. Payment is through tuition remission. The only exception to this is if a student is receiving a full scholarship or is working over the summer, in which case students will be compensated through payroll.
ii) Graders are expected to grade three major assignments for each student or the equivalent and are paid per student. If less work is involved, the rate should be adjusted downward. For the purpose of calculating work limits for students, students should work the equivalent of no more than 5 hours per week per course. You may not hire a Grader if you have a TF or Tutor.
iii) Tutors are paid an hourly rate for MS and MBA students. They primarily provide remedial help to students in technical subjects, such as statistics and computer skills.
The Undergraduate program also provides a tutor program for undergraduate core courses. Contact the UG Advising Office for more information on the undergraduate tutor program at (212) 998-4020.
The Undergraduate program also provides a tutor program for undergraduate core courses. Contact the UG Advising Office for more information on the undergraduate tutor program at (212) 998-4020.
Process:
ii) If course is eligible, talk to department’s administrative coordinator.
iii) Have department coordinator create a listing on the student jobs site.
iv) Work with administrative coordinator to review and approve TF.
Note: If you have already selected your TF and do not need to create a listing for the position, you can refer them to the student jobs site, where they can select the 'apply for an unlisted position' option. They will need to fill out their personal information as well as the course number and section and submit for approval by the department coordinator.
Note: If you have already selected your TF and do not need to create a listing for the position, you can refer them to the student jobs site, where they can select the 'apply for an unlisted position' option. They will need to fill out their personal information as well as the course number and section and submit for approval by the department coordinator.
Timing: The student MUST complete their application prior to starting work.
Form: Application will be initiated by the student, requiring department coordinator and faculty signature.