In discussion courses, teach all assigned sections and coordinate with the course supervisor. Hold office hours for students for 1-2 hours per week, for each assigned course. Be familiar with university, departmental, and course policies on grading, exam scheduling, grievance procedures, plagiarism, and cheating. Assistants should only be used to work to the percentage of time indicated by their appointment. Lighter weeks may be balanced with heavier weeks but the average should be close to the appointment.
Teaching assistants are only responsible for the course to which they are formally assigned.
No duties are required for any other course the professor teaches. Teaching assistants should never be given entire responsibility for writing an examination. Teaching assistants must not be asked to perform duties related to the professor's research or personal affairs. Assistantships are usually for nine-months with an appointment period from August 21 through May 20. This period includes pay for work during times when the university is not in session.