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Graduate Student Instructor/Reader Application: PDF Version | Word Version

Below is information for students interested in graduate student instructor (GSI) and reader positions in the Department of City and Regional Planning. The application deadline for Spring 2010 is 4 p.m. on November 9, 2009. NOTE: All application materials must now be submitted digitally. See the Application Process section below for full details.

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.

Spring 2010 Semester


 Course    Professor(s)    # of GSIs    Percentage   
GSI Positions 		    

 CY PLAN 110 Chapple
 3-4
 25%

 CY PLAN 118AC       Hutson 3-4 25%

 CY PLAN 204C Radke 1*
 25%

 ENV DES 100 Roy 2 25%
Reader Positions 		    

 CY PLAN 111
 Staff
1
25%

CY PLAN 114
 Chatman
2
25%

CY PLAN 204B
 Caldeira
1
25%

 

 * Applicant should be advanced to candidacy for Ph.D.

 
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Application Process

For each course for which you would like to be considered for the next regular semester only, you must submit (1) a completed Graduate Student Instructor/Reader Application, (2) a curriculum vitae or resume, and (3) an unofficial transcript. Current GSIs must reapply to be considered.

File Preparation/Submittal

Application materials must be in PDF format and no larger in size than 10 MB. 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
     

Follow the course links in the GSI/Reader Positions table above to access the different 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. 

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Hiring Details

If you are selected for a GSI 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:

Josephine O'Shaughnessy
Management Assistant, DCRP
228 Wurster Hall
(510) 642-3257
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