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
(1) TA’s salary per hour depends on the course you are enrolled in.
– Master’s/professional master’s degree students: 1,380 yen per hour – Doctoral students: 1,590 yen 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: 1,590 yen per hour – Doctoral students: 1,800 yen 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 ※2025/3/18 UPDATED
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 website below.