Teaching Assistant (TA) Handbook

I. Intent of the TA system and dos and don'ts for TAs (Last Update: April 1, 2023)

• 1. Intent of the TA system
• 2. Dos and don'ts for students serving as TAs
• 3. Dos and don'ts for faculty members in charge of courses

Ⅱ. TA job description (Last Update：April 1, 2023)

• 1. Job description
• 2. General matters
• 3. Matters specific to each type of duty
• 4. Prohibited duties

Ⅲ. Office procedures related to TAs (Last Update：April 1, 2023)

• 1. Qualifications to become a TA
• 2. From application to acceptance
• 3. Working hours
• 4. Implementation reporting and evaluation

Ⅳ. TA training sessions (Last Update：April 1, 2023)

• 1. University-wide TA training program

Ⅴ. On-campus facilities and points of contact (Last Update：April 1, 2023)

• 1. Educational devices, classroom facilities, etc.
• 2. Points of contact for inquiries and consultation
• 3. University resource information

Ⅵ. TA-related regulations and other regulations at the University of Tsukuba (Japanese Only)

• Treatment of Teaching Assistants at the University of Tsukuba (Last Update：April 1, 2023)
• Basic Policy on TAs' Working Hours and Other Matters (Last Update：July 9, 2019)
• Work Regulations for University of Tsukuba Part-Time Employees
• Regulations Regarding Working Hours and Remuneration for University of Tsukuba Part-Time Employees

Ⅶ. FAQ (Last Update：April 1, 2023)