The University of Texas at El Paso
Computer Science Department
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP APPLICATION
Deadline for submission: Fall – July 1
Spring – December 1
Summer – April 1
Applicant’s Name___________________________________________________________
Applicant’s UTEP ID: _____-_____-______
Applicant e-mail: ______________________
Semester Applying (circle one):
Fall
Spring
Summer
Applicant Major (circle one):
CS
MSIT
MSSwE
Degree plan (circle one):
Ph.D. M.S.
Cumulative GPA: ____________
Year____________
Other: ______________
Advisor: ___________________
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please verify you are submitting all of the following:
_____ This application form
_____ Most recent transcript (should include title / topic of technical electives courses)
_____ Resume / Curriculum Vitae – Should include contact information, education and descriptions of your level of
expertise in languages, platforms, and operating systems (i.e. familiar – took a course; experienced – use the
software often – proficient – expert in the use)
For those who were not TA in the department before:
_____ GRE / TOEFL Exam scores (TOEFL for International Students only)
_____ Your Essay
_____ Letter of Reference – Should address your academic, leadership and interpersonal skills
Applicant Requirements:
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered and continue as a TA.
______ Full time graduate student
______ Minimum number of hours for semester ( 9hrs)
______ Minimum Overall GPA (3.0 / 4.0)
______ Taken GRAD 6100 (Semester/Year ______)
General Information: The following will be taken into consideration for teaching assistantships:
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Prior teaching experience and performance as a TA
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Recommendations by faculty members, preferably in the CS Department
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Strong academic background in the courses for which you are applying
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Complete applications
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Unconditional admission graduate study, preferably in CS or closely related field (only in rare circumstances will
we consider applications outside of the CS department.
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UTEP Computer Science Department
TA Application Pg. 2
Prior experience as TA: Please list your prior experiences as TA in reverse chronological order if any.
Course
Semester/Dates
1. _________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________________
Preferred courses: Please list the course(s) for which you wish to be a TA:
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
3. ______________________________________
4. Others:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(While we attempt to assign applicants according to their preferences, it is possible that you will be assigned to another
course.)
Essay:
As part of your application, you will submit an essay (200 word limit). Your essay should describe why you are qualified
to perform the duties of a TA, the courses that you would be eligible to serve as TA, and why you want to be a TA.
UTEP Computer Science Department
TA Application Pg. 3
Signature
I understand that information submitted herein will be used by the department to determine my eligibility for a Teaching
Assistant Position. I authorize the Department to verify the information I have provided. I certify that the information on
this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
__________________________________________
________________________
Signature
Date
Submit Complete Application to:
cs.tajobapp@utep.edu
UTEP Computer Science Department
Attn: Teaching Assistant Position
500 West University Ave.
Computer Science Building Rm. 234
El Paso, Texas 79968-0518
(915) 747-5480
The University of Texas at El Paso does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age,
disability in employment or the provision services.