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Information for Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) & Readers

Deadline Contact English Proficiency Undergraduate GSIs Application Paid Readers

Application Deadline

Every semester we hire GSIs, both undergraduates and graduates, for our EECS courses. Normally, applications are accepted in October/November for the spring semester and March/April for the fall semester. You may apply for these positions during the open application process.

Please be aware that the GSI requirement to fulfill your PhD can only be satisfied by teaching in one of the approved GSI courses (these are all courses that have scheduled labs and/or discussion sections). IF YOU WERE ADMITTED FALL 2002 OR LATER, AT LEAST 10 HOURS OF YOUR GSI APPOINTMENT MUST BE IN AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE.

Applications are NOW available for Spring 2008 GSIs & Readers
Priority Deadline for EE courses only : November 18, 2007

 Applications will continue to be accepted after EE deadline but are not guaranteed to be reviewed.

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Non-Native English Speakers English Proficiency Requirement

All prospective GSIs who do not speak English as a native language must pass a test of their proficiency in spoken English before they can be appointed to GSI positions in order to teach at Berkeley. Exempted from this policy are those who hold a B.A., B.S., or other bachelor's level degree from an institution in the United States. The policy applies to all prospective GSIs, whatever their citizenship, country of origin, or residency status, and whatever subject they will be teaching. Those who do not speak English as a native language may satisfy this requirement by passing the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) or the Oral Proficiency Test (OPT) on the Berkeley campus. A passing score on either of these tests must be obtained before you can be appointed as a GSI .

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Undergraduate GSIs

Undergraduate students who have received an A in any of the GSI courses can apply to be an Undergraduate GSI.

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Online Application

GSI Application for EE and CS Courses

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Applying for a Paid Reader Position

  • You must have received a B or better in the course for which you are applying, and have an overall GPA of 3.0 to be eligible as a reader.
  • The pay for a Reader position is:
    • Graduate students: $11.59/hr
    • Undergraduate students: $11.00/hr.
  • Work-study does not apply for Reader positions.

Instructions for applying:

Apply online: Reader Application

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