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Please read the following material carefully before submitting an application for a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) or Reader position in the College of Environmental Design.

GSI/Reader Positions

All discussion sections will have predetermined times and locations. Please check the Online Schedule of Classes to confirm that you will be able to teach the sections when they are offered. Section schedules will not be changed. Note: The number and percentage of positions is subject to change pending enrollment and budget restrictions.

25% GSI positions are usually assigned for one academic section. 25% is the minimum for fee remission. 40% GSI positions are usually assigned for one studio section or two academic sections.

PLEASE NOTE: GSI positions will not be offered to master's students who are beyond the normative time for their degree programs. GSI positions for Ph.D. students will adhere to the new University guidelines developed under the Doctoral Completion Fellowship. Please talk to your department's student affairs officer if you have questions about your eligibility.

Application Process

For each course position for which you would like to apply, you must submit (1) a completed Graduate Student Instructor/Reader Application, (2) a curriculum vitae or resume, and (3) an unofficial transcript. In addition, you must submit any supporting documents required for the specific course for which you are applying (found at the "Read More" links in the course positions lists). All application materials must be submitted digitally in PDF format. Current GSIs must reapply to be considered.

File Preparation/Submittal

Application materials must be submitted to the respective submittal links in the course positions lists. Files must be in PDF format and no larger than 10 MB* each. File names must be all lower-case, must include only the characters a-z, 0-9, hyphen ("-"), and underscore ("_"), and must use the following naming conventions:

  • lastname_firstname_application.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_cv.pdf or lastname_firstname_resume.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_transcript.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_computer.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_portfolio.pdf
  • lastname_firstname_arch140.pdf
     

Follow the submittal links to access the different intranet upload sites for each course. Self-register by entering your name, email address, and a password. On the next page, enter your current mailing address and telephone number and click SAVE. We need this information so that we may reach you to offer you a position. Next, upload each of your required files. NOTE: You may upload new versions of your files as long as you do it before the application deadline and file names remain exactly the same as those previously uploaded. You may need to clear your browser cache to upload the new versions.

* File Compression. If a file exceeds 10 MB, try compressing it in Adobe Acrobat. Open the file in Acrobat; under the "Advanced" tab on the menu bar, select "PDF Optimizer." You can find more information about optimizing PDF files at this Website Optimization link

Troubleshooting for Mac Users

Unfortunately, the intranet upload system was built for optimum compatibility with Adobe Acrobat and Internet Explorer. Mac users may run into the following problems:

  • PDF forms filled out in Preview (Mac OS X's application for displaying images and PDF documents) may not display all form data when opened in Acrobat. If you fill out a PDF form using Preview, you MUST save your file as a new PDF through the Print menu. Select File -> Print -> PDF -> Save as PDF.... You may then upload the new PDF to the intranet upload system.
  • You may get a "MIME type: binary/octet-stream" error when you try to upload a PDF file from your Mac. This occurs with older versions of Firefox — check to ensure you have the latest version. If you are still having problems, try using Google Chrome, as people have had success uploading to the intranet system using that browser.
     

Hiring Details

If you are selected for a GSI position or Reader position, you must come to the department office to complete the hiring paperwork. YOU MUST bring the following documents:

  • Passport or Social Security card and driver’s license (non-citizens will also need to provide additional documents);
  • UCB student identification card; and
  • Voided check, if you would like to have your pay direct-deposited.
     

If you have any questions, please contact:

May Hudson
Personnel Specialist
250D Wurster Hall
(510) 642-8191
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