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There are several employment opportunities for graduate students within the Department of Landscape
Architecture. This page outlines opportunities that are regularly available.
Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistant positions are an opportunity for teaching experience as well as financial support.
Full-time TAs and GAs are entitled to full tuition remission but may pay fees. Part-time TAs and GAs may
be responsible for certain costs of tuition and fees. Both full-time and part-time TAs and GAs are eligible
for health and certain other benefits and must be enrolled and in good standing in the department.
Specific information regarding wages and benefits for TAs can be found on the University Human
Resources student website (http://uhr.rutgers.edu/teaching-assistants-graduate-assistants).
In the Department of Landscape Architecture, the TA is considered part of the teaching team. He or she
may have responsibilities for aspects of course development, teaching, one-on-one instruction with
students, grading, and record keeping. Typically, TA positions apply to first-year undergraduate studios,
construction courses, GIS courses, and other courses that have a lab or studio component. The
department is currently allotted 4.5 TA positions per year – resulting in a mix of one and two semester
appointments.
Eligibility is based on student application, GPA (3.0 or higher), experience, and knowledge in the needed
subject matters. TAships are typically offered to students in their second or third year. Previous TAs who
have demonstrated effectiveness have some priority in the process. TA assignments are determined by
the Chair in collaboration with the Undergraduate and Graduate Program Directors and with the
agreement of the course instructors.
Academic Year
Each year, the allocation of TA positions within the department is based on student enrollments and
faculty assignments. The placement is subject to change based on needs. At this point, we foresee the
following classes as requiring TAs.
Fall Courses
- Intermediate Geomatics and Lab
- Studio – sophomore
- Construction 1
- Construction 3
- Plants 1
Spring Courses
- Fundamentals of Geomatics Labs
- Studio – Sophomore or Vis II
- Planting Design
- Construction 2
Application
Submit letter of interest that outlines interest in particular TA responsibilities, experience in appropriate
areas, and resume as PDF files before due date (TBA) for full consideration.
Hourly Course Support
In addition to TAships, graduate students are eligible for hourly course-support positions. Hourly
support positions are allowed for classes that have additional support needs but do not have an
assigned TA. Typically, student responsibilities include assistance with CANVAS updates, grading,
and in-class assistance. These are typically 8-10 hours per week.
Hourly Course Support positions
- Environmental Design Analysis
- Plants 1
- CAD
Hourly Support at the Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability
The Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability (CUES) is a unique academic center because it is a
collaboration between the departments of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Sciences. CUES
provides an opportunity to combine the best science, engineering, and design capabilities in order to
better address urban environmental issues and questions.
Current postings for hourly work opportunities can be found on the Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability website.
Faculty Research Support
Many faculty hire graduate students to assist in research and outreach. Such positions can range from 5-
15 hours per week. Often, faculty members hire students for the summer as well.
Contact individual faculty.