Become a CSE 1001 TA!

 Are you interested in working with first-year students? Do you have insight to share with others? Do you want to mentor new students as they transition to college? Apply to become a CSE 1001 TA!


CSE 1001 teaching assistants (TAs) work with first-year students in CSE as they transition to college and navigate the challenges that accompany that. As a TA, you’d be part of a teaching team that helps support these students. This is a paid job with a range of $15.25-$17/hour. 


What current CSE 1001 TAs love about their job:

  • Develop leadership skills and working with peers

  • Great way to get involved with a pretty flexible job

  • Connecting with students from various backgrounds

  • Rewarding to help students know they’re not alone and you’ve been through the challenges too

  • Help build community in class

  • Sharing your own experience and giving back

  • Being someone that students can trust and rely on 

  • “It’s nice to have a job that isn’t just sitting behind a desk. I’m actually making an impact.”


What skills you’ll gain as a CSE 1001 TA:

  • Leadership experience (great for future internships and jobs)

  • Time management and organization 

  • Improve collaboration and working with others

  • Effective communication

  • Improve public speaking in low-stakes environment



Application is open now until January 20, 2025 - z.umn.edu/cse1001TA. Read about the position and apply now!