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TA/Tutor

Working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or tutor presents a valuable and rewarding opportunity to engage with teaching on campus. By choosing an area that captivates you, you can support professors or aid fellow students in acquiring new knowledge, all the while reinforcing your own understanding of the material and receiving compensation. Additionally, these roles offer a chance to enhance your soft skills, including communication and presentation abilities. Explore the extensive opportunities available at CAS/Tandon and learn how to initiate your application process below.

Grading and tutoring roles are generally more readily available for undergraduate students at CAS, whereas TA positions are mostly open to graduate students. TA positions at Tandon are more flexible and open to both undergraduate and graduate students, depending on courses. In general, You may expect a weekly workload of 5 to 20 hours, varying by course. International students should be mindful of their allowable working hour limits.

University Learning Center (ULC)​

ULC is the go-to for tutoring and learning on campus, staffed exclusively by undergraduates. It offers a number of positions open for application, not restricted to the field of computer science. For the role of Learning Assistant (LA) in specific, you may anticipate leading learning groups or offering daily walk-in tutoring services. Find comprehensive details and application guidelines here.

Polytechnic Tutoring Center (PTC) @Tandon​

Located in Brooklyn, PTC offers employment opportunities as tutors. The roles entail conducting drop-in tutoring hours and leading mock exam review sessions, etc. Eligibility for a position requires enrollment at Tandon, coupled with strong academic records and robust communication skills. Find comprehensive details and application guidelines here.

Other Resources​

  • Department of Computer Science OPPORTUNITIES MAILING LIST

    The department mailing list is a great source for job, research, and on-campus working opportunities. At the start and end of every semester, you may expect many TA/Tutor opportunities posted with corresponding requirements and application instructions. Subscribe here for timely updates.

  • Direct Communication with Professors

    The most straightforward way to find a TA/Tutor position is to directly contact a professor you know or you have taken a course with and ask them about available opportunities. Do so at the end of semesters when positions may be open for the next semester and don't be shy!