Mailing & Physical address:
Chinese Studies Program at UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0104
Humanities & Social Sciences Bldg., Room 3084
La Jolla, CA 92093-0104
Telephone number: (858) 534-6477
Fax number: (858) 534-7283
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E-mail address: chinesestudies@ucsd.edu
Job Opportunities
The Teaching Assistant (TA) application period for winter 2010 is CLOSED. All TA positions are filled for fall quarter.
Applications from UCSD graduate students for Winter 2010 are being accepted between October 1st & November 3rd. Click the PDF at the end of this message for a TA application prompt. The deadline for applications is November 3rd, 2009. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment as a TA is based on available funding, the need for TAs to teach section(s), and vacant positions. Current TAs will need to reapply for their position each quarter.
Top candidates are native Mandarin Chinese speakers, who can read and write clearly in both Traditional & Simplified characters. Experience as a language teacher is a requirement. TAs are hired as supplemental teachers of Chinese to students of various backgrounds and abilities. TAs must be available to work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, attending and leading the assigned section(s) without reservation. TAs schedule must be flexible to attend corresponding lecture. Attendance to initial, weekly and wrap-up meetings is also mandatory.
The Selection Committee will be reviewing dozens of competitive applications, to enhance your chances of being selected, you will need to submit complete, clear, impressive and accurate application materials on or before November 3rd, 2009. Do not call or send e-mail inquiries regarding the status of your application. Applicants will be sent results via e-mail by Nov. 30th.
All applications materials must be submitted in printed format and should include a 3 minute voice recording on a CD. Make sure that the CD recording works on a PC (computer) and that it best highlights your pronunciation skills in Chinese. Write your name in permanent marker on you CD. This office will not print & put together your application materials for you, nor will electronic voice recording sent via e-mail be reviewed. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the application prompt and this webpage.
If you have any question? E-mail chinesestudies@ucsd.edu. In the "subject box" type
"TA Application Question - Your Name" to expedite a response.
The deadline to submit application materials is November 3rd, 2009.
CLICK HERE for TA Application for Winter 2010
Updated: September 8, 2009 10:20 AM