Graduate funding packages may include terms where funding comes primarily from teaching assistantships, and/or terms without teaching-based funding. Teaching-based funding must be applied for by a given term’s application deadline. Each term’s teaching assignments are determined by the needs of the program and by the terms of the CUPE Local 5524.01 Collective Agreement.
Note that positions must be applied for even if those positions are guaranteed in your funding offer. Failing to apply for a guaranteed appointment, failing to respond to an appointment offer within the required timeline, or refusing a position will result in the loss of the teaching appointment and its associated funding. You should carefully read any communications associated with your teaching positions and reply promptly when required.
If you have any questions about how your teaching affects your graduate funding, contact the Graduate Coordinator.