Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) are employed in many undergraduate CS courses (15900, 17700,  18000, 24000, 25000, etc.). UTAs work with faculty, Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), and department staff to support daily course operations and assist students with course material. Duties and responsibilities vary based on course, instructor, and experience level.

Potential duties may include:

  • Conducting labs or PSO sessions
  • Holding office hours
  • Answering questions in online discussion forums
  • Proctoring exams
  • Writing, reviewing, testing, or grading course content
  • Attending TA meetings

General requirements and commitments are as follows:

  • UTA applicants must have earned a B or better in the courses they select on their application to be considered.
  • UTAs must work a minimum of 5 hours per week.
  • UTAs can accept roles for up to two courses per semester.
  • All UTAs are required to complete online training modules every academic year. New UTAs must also attend an evening in-person training session during the first week of the semester. Failure to complete training requirements will result in termination from the position. 
  • UTA positions based in Indianapolis are prefixed with "PIN". 
UTAs may hold one of four roles in CS:
  • New UTA - For all first semester UTAs.
    • New UTA Pay: $11/hour.
  • Returning UTA - Any UTA who is rehired for a consecutive following semester is considered returning.
    • Returning UTA Pay: $12/hour.
    • Note: If a UTA chooses not to continue for a consecutive semester, and later returns after one or more semesters, they will be considered a new UTA.
  • Dev UTA - A specialized role focusing on developing course content. Dev UTAs have increased responsibilities and need specialized course knowledge.
    • Dev UTA Pay: $15/hour.
  • Lead UTA - A specialized role focused on leading course operations, for example, serving as a Head UTA. Lead UTAs have increased responsibilities and need specialized course knowledge.
    • Lead UTA Pay: $15/hour. 

 

Offers are sent via email on a rolling, per-course basis. Most offers are sent between quiet period and the week before classes begin, so be sure to monitor your email. Due to the volume of applicants and varied hiring timelines for individual courses, we are unable to send individual rejection letters. We appreciate all applicants’ interest and encourage you to reapply in a future semester if not selected.   
 
Spring 2026 UTA applications will open on November 3rd. Please apply on BoilerHire.

Last Updated: Oct 31, 2025 9:11 AM