UCI Academic Student Employees (ASEs) appointed as Teaching Assistants, Teaching Associates (Associates In), Readers, and Tutors are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of California and the Student Workers Union, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) AFL-CIO. The agreement between the Regents and the UAW (AFL-CIO) can be found here.

Appointment Notification Letters and Forms

For detailed information click here.

CategoryAppointment Notification LetterForms
Teaching AssistantsTeaching Assistant Appointment NotificationUCI-AP-60
Supplemental Form for Teaching Assistants
Teaching Associates (Associate In)Teaching Associate (Associate In) Appointment NotificationUCI-AP-60
Graduate Student Readers and TutorsFor Guaranteed Minimum Hours:
Graduate Student Reader and Tutor Appointment NotificationFor Hours to be Assigned:
Graduate Student Reader and Tutor Appointment Notification
UCI-AP-61
Supplemental Form for Readers or Tutors
Undergraduate Readers and TutorsUndergraduate Reader and Tutor Appointment NotificationUCI-AP-62
Supplemental Form for Readers or Tutors

Teaching Titles

There is no automatic progression from one title to another. Classification is determined by assigned duties.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Within the limits imposed by law or University regulations, the University shall not discriminate against or harass any Academic Student Employee (ASE) on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV status, status as a covered veteran, age, citizenship, political affiliation and Union activity. Medical condition means any health impairment related to or associated with a diagnosis of cancer, or health impairments related to genetic characteristics.