Academic Student Employees

Academic Student Employees (ASE)

The Spring 2025 ASE application is now open. For all interested, please visit our hiring site (ACG) to apply for GSI and Reader positions: https://deptapps.berkeley.edu/ase/math/apply. Please do not send unsolicited application-related messages to Instructors of Record.

The first review deadline is October 21. Math and Logic PhD students need to file an application before the deadline. All other students can submit an application before the start of next semester. The first batch of GSI appointment offers will be out by early November. Subsequent GSI staffing will happen on a rolling basis though November, and possibly December. Reader appointment offers will be out by early December.

If you are interested in supporting the Math Department as a GSI or Reader, please review the information below.

Important Information (section links)

• Graduate Student Instructor

• Undergraduate GSI

• Reader

• Peer Tutor

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)

To be qualified, students must have a strong background in mathematics (i.e. have taken multiple advanced math courses as an undergraduate or graduate student) and have received high grades in relevant coursework (ideally A- or higher). We strongly prefer applicants with prior teaching experience at Berkeley. We will accept GSI applications as long as there is a need. GSI hiring order is as follows: firstly, Mathematics or Logic Group graduate students; secondly, continuing or returning GSIs from outside programs/departments; and thirdly, remaining qualified applicants.

Requirements:

• For non-Math/Logic PhD applicants: attach syllabi or course outlines for any math-relevant courses on your academic record (undergrad and grad). Not including these records will hinder our ability to properly review your application.

• All applicants should report if they will have additional appointments (Reader, GSI, GSR, on-campus, other campus, or LBNL). Please include as much detail as possible, e.g. percentage FTE, position, and hiring unit (ex. 25% GSI MEC ENG). If you are uncertain, share as much information as possible. 
  • Unreported concurrent appointments may cause work authorization issues.

• All applicants should list at least 3 courses per “level of interest” on the application (exclude grad-level 200 courses). Course placement depends on many factors, including departmental need and GSI experience, and therefore we cannot guarantee applicants placement in their preferred courses. For information on GSI duties and course logistics, please see Math GSI position details for Spring 2025.

 Important things to keep in mind for GSI positions:  

Undergraduate Student Instructor (UGSI) 

UGSIs are appointed by exception only. Exceptions are approved by the Campus only if a department is not able to recruit any qualified graduate students (including graduate students from other departments) to fill an essential GSI position. Positive prior experience in other academic appointments (e.g. Reader, Tutor) is taken into consideration when selecting UGSIs. UGSIs are subject to many of the same requirements as GSIs so please review the GSI section of this page as well.

Important things to keep in mind for UGSI positions:  

• Applicants must have a 3.3 overall GPA or better, and have earned an A- or better in the course they wish to teach.

• Eligibility requirements for GSIs (see hiring info section for GSIs above) also apply to UGSIs, including language proficiency (if applicable) and first-time GSI requirements.

• View Berkeley Labor Relations to see current rates for UGSI pay.

• UGSIs are eligible for fee remissions.

• ASE union requirement: New UGSIs must attend UAW Orientations.

• Learn more about UGSI eligibility via the Appointments Handbook.

Please note the following when submitting a UGSI application:

• All applicants should report if they will have additional appointments (Reader, GSI, GSR, on-campus, other campus, or LBNL). Please include as much detail as possible, e.g. percentage FTE, position, and hiring unit (ex. 20% SLC Tutor). If you are uncertain, share as much information as possible. 
  • Unreported concurrent appointments may cause work authorization issues.

• For "Class Assignment Preferences,” select only lower-division courses and please list at least 3 classes in each interest category (high, medium, low). 

• Use the “additional information” box to include any and all information that can help us determine your qualifications to teach (e.g. prior teaching or Reader experience, math background, etc.).

Reader

Readers primarily support the grading of student papers and examinations but may also be asked to perform other course-related duties (e.g. proctoring, holding office hours). Readers do not perform teaching duties. Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must have a 3.3 overall GPA or better and an A- or better in the mathematics courses (or equivalent) for which they want to be a Reader. 

• View Berkeley Labor Relations to see current rates for Reader pay.

• Undergraduate Readers are not eligible for fee remissions.

• ASE union requirement: New readers must attend UAW Orientations.

• Hiring for Readers will depend on course enrollment and additional class support needs. The number of available positions varies each semester.

Learn more about Reader position eligibility via the Appointments Handbook.

Peer Tutor

Students interested in supporting math learning as a Peer Tutor should visit the Student Learning Center's (SLC) Peer Tutor staffing page. SLC hires Peer Tutors to support several Math courses every semester. Application procedures, minimum qualifications, and compensation details are located on SLC's staffing page.

The Mathematics Department does not manage Peer Tutor appointments nor have input in Peer Tutor hiring decisions.

If you have a question that is not addressed here, please send your inquiry to christiannatividad@berkeley.edu (Mathematics Graduate Advisor). Please do not send unsolicited application-related messages to Instructors of Record.