Applying for an Undergraduate TA Position

T.A. eligibility

Undergraduate applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible:

• In Good Academic Standing in the University
• Affiliated with the University through Summer Session II (students can not have graduated before Summer Session II)
• At least 18 years of age by the start of the summer program in July. 
• Must pass a standard background check. 

 

How to apply 

Applicants must submit:

1. A personal statement (approximately one page or 300–400 words in length)
2. A 1-2 page resume
3. College transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
4. The name and email of one professional reference. This person should be able to speak to the applicant’s abilities to be successful in this position.

Applications can be submitted using this link. Applications will close on March 31 at 11:59 PM EDT. Interviews with selected candidates will happen in early April. Offers will be made mid-April. 

Questions about this position can be directed to academyofciviclife@stonybrook.edu. 

FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS

• • Personal statement
    • Your personal statement should be 11 or 12 point font, single-spaced, with 1 inch margins.
    • It should be approximately one page, or 300–400 words in length.  
    • Must be submitted as a PDF
    • Here are some points you may want to address in your personal statement:
      • • • Why are you a great fit for the Academy of Civic Life? 
          • Do you have any relevant personal or professional experiences that would relate to the responsibilities required of the Undergraduate TAs? 
          • Why do you want to work with students from underserved high schools?
          • Why are you interested in improving college access and/or teaching students about the humanities? 
            
            
  • Resume
    • 1–2 pages
    • Must be submitted as a PDF
      
      

• College transcripts

• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable
• Must be submitted as a PDF

RESOURCES

• Check out these tips for writing a personal statement, which you can adapt for this TA application.
• The Stony Brook Writing Center is a great resource for getting feedback on your writing--including personal statements! Make an appointment here. 
• You can use the University's Career Center to learn more about resume writing.