This notification is for -Those who are going to work as TA -Those who are considering to apply for TA positions.
1. Maximum working hours
(1) Maximum working hours depend on credits of the course
-Course with 1 credit: 21 hours -Course with 2 credits: 42 hours -Course with 4 credits: 70 hours
(2) Courses listed in Table 1 or Table 2 are different as follows
-Courses listed in Table 1: 112 hours -Courses listed in Table 2: 70 hours
Please refer to Table 1 and 2 here.
(3) Note that some courses may differ from the rules above. Please confirm with the lecturer.
2. TA’s salary per hour ※LAST UPDATE 2025/9/24
(1) TA’s salary per hour depends on the course you are enrolled in.
– Master’s/professional master’s degree students: 1,450 yen (from 2025/10/01) per hour
– Doctoral students: 1,670 yen (from 2025/10/01) per hour
(2) For duties adjunct to the courses listed on Table 1―which requires advanced skills―salary is as below.
– Master’s/professional master’s degree students: 1,670 yen (from 2025/10/01) per hour
– Doctoral students: 1,890 yen (from 2025/10/01) per hour
TA appointed to the courses listed on Table 1 shall be called a Teaching Fellow.
3. To apply for TA
When a lecturer calls for TA, recruitment notice will be posted on student bulletin board.
4. Application procedure to become TA
Procedures by both lecturers and students are required. When a lecturer completes the procedure, student will receive an email from GraSPP Office. Please follow the instructions written in the email and complete your procedure as soon as possible.
5. University-wide Training for TAs
Starting from the 2025 academic year, graduate students who wish to serve as TAs are required to complete the university-wide training. Please refer to the attached PDF and the website below.