Graduate Teaching Assistant how-to
How to Balance Teaching and Graduate Research
Time limits protect your degree.
Quick answer
Time limits protect your degree. In short: track; block; batch, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Track your TA hours.
Block research time.
Batch grading.
Set office hour limits.
Use templates for feedback.
Talk to your advisor.
Safety reminders for graduate teaching assistants
- Follow lab safety rules
- Protect student records
- Report concerns about students
- Follow campus safety
Key terms
Assistantship · Stipend · Tuition waiver · Discussion section · Lab section · Instructor of record: see the full graduate teaching assistant glossary.