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A
limited number of graduate Teaching Assistantships (TA)
are available in the Department of Zoology and the Biology
Program; typically three Zoology teaching assistantships
are available each year for new graduate students. Research
Assistantships (RA) frequently are available to qualified
students in connection with research projects of the faculty.
Graduate assistants are expected to spend half-time (no more
than 20 hrs/wk) on their instructional or research duties,
and carry a course load of 6–9 credit hours each semester.
Outside (off-campus) or overload (on-campus) employment is
limited to no more than eight hrs/wk.
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| Applying
for Assistantships |
Applicants
wishing to be considered for either Research or Teaching Assistantships
also need to submit a Graduate Assistantship Application
and have three recommendations submitted using the
Graduate Assistantship Evaluation form. These forms
are available online (Application;
Evaluation) or can be requested from
the Zoology Department.
Application
forms for teaching assistantships in Zoology may be obtained
from the Department and are to be submitted to the Department
Chair. They may be submitted with the application for
admission. Application forms for teaching assistantships with
the Biology Program
may be obtained from the Program Director (biology@hawaii.edu).
Teaching assistantships are awarded and reviewed annually.
Normally the total period of service for any assistant will
not exceed three years.
Research assistantships are arranged directly between the
faculty member and student. Prospective students should contact
relevant faculty members to inquire about possible Research
Assistantships.
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Graduate
assistants may enroll in the State Health Fund medical insurance
program if appointed at half-time for a period of at least
three months. There are several plans to choose from, both
single and family, with the cost shared in part by the State.
Alternatively, assistants may enroll in one of the student
health plans, either single or family.
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| Foreign
teaching assistants |
The
English Language Institute has developed a course to provide
practice for foreign teaching assistants in speaking in classroom
situations: ESL 111. Practicum for Foreign Teaching Assistants.
Foreign teaching assistants are encouraged to take this course.
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| East-West
Center Fellowships |
The
East-West Center provides Graduate Degree Fellowships for
which Zoology students may apply. These fellowships are designed
to promote mutual understanding by bringing together students
from Asia, the Pacific area, and the United States for study,
interchange of ideas, and shared living experiences. Grants
are ordinarily for 24 months and include travel to and from
Hawaii, tuition, books, food and lodging, health insurance,
and a small monthly personal allowance.
Support may also include an Asian study grant enabling awardees
to study language and complete research in the field. Eligibility
is based on high academic achievement, excellent health, ability
to relate to Asians, and interest in contributing to the Center.
Candidates must commit themselves to a concentration in some
major aspect of the Asian-Pacific field, including a language.
Zoology is included among the fields of study that qualify
for support.
Applications for East-West Center fellowships and additional
information may be obtained by writing to: The Selections
Office, East-West Center, 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii
96822; information also is available at http://www.ewc.hawaii.edu
or by email to EWCUHM@ewc.hawaii.edu.
The deadline for receiving completed applications for the
following academic year is October 15.
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