GSIs & Readers – Master of Computational Social Science (MaCSS) Program

The Master of Computational Social Science (MaCSS) Program is accepting applications for GSI and Reader positions for Spring 2027.  They are looking for students with a background in computational social science who are interested in and qualified to teach the following courses:

• GSI – COMPSS 221: Computing II (Machine Learning)
• GSI – COMPSS 223: Ethics, Data, & Society
• GSI – COMPSS 224A/224B: Applied Computational Social Science Special Topics Courses (this appointment covers two 7-week courses that run back-to-back to last 14 full weeks total)
• Reader – COMPSS 225: Career Development II

Application Form: MaCSS GSI & Reader Application

GSIs, Readers, and Tutors – Department of Psychology

The Psychology Department is hiring TA/GSIs, Readers, and Tutors for Spring 2027! Please read everything in detail to ensure you are submitting your application accurately.

Application Form: Psychology ASE Application

Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 5pm

Important Application Instructions:

• LOCATION: All Psych ASE positions require students to be in Berkeley for the duration of the appointment.
• REVIEW DUTIES: A critical requirement for the Psych ASE positions is to attend all lectures and respective session(s) in-person, unless otherwise noted on the ASE Duties. It is your responsibility to review the ASE Duties, identify any potential conflicts with your schedule, and ensure you can commit to all of the requirements of each position you choose to apply for. Review the lecture and section times on the Class Schedule. For quick reference, see Spring 2027 Lecture and Discussions quick reference sheet.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Information on eligibility, qualifications, and compensation can be found in the Grad Appointments Handbook. 
• Work Authorization Requirement per Article 2 of the ASE Contract: Eligibility for employment for an ASE position is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to prove they are authorized to work in the United States. Work authorization verification occurs during onboarding, which must be completed prior to your start date.

PSYCH GSI: Review the Spring 2027 GSI Course Duties. 

• Psych GSI positions are 50% appointments with type 1 fee remission.
• GSI Applicants must be available to attend all lectures AND all sections in-person unless otherwise specified on the Course Duties (Courses with multiple GSIs will divide sections amongst GSIs once the teaching teams are formed, which is why it is critical that you apply only to courses you are able to teach).
• GSI Steps are determined via Experience Based Placement: See Experience-Based Salary Points and Salary Scales for ASEs  

PSYCH Readers and Tutors: Review the Spring 2027 Reader and Tutor Course Duties. 

• Psych Reader and Tutor appointments are small appointments with fewer than 170 work hours. As such, they will not generate fee remission on their own, although it could potentially combine with other qualifying academic appointments to create fee remission eligibility; see Graduate Student Appointments Handbook for more information. See chart below for Reader and Tutor positions and corresponding maximum hours for the term (based on actual work completed). 

RATES: ASE Current Rates (BX)

• Make sure to look at the correct date column for the most current rate details for monthly rates.
• Chart note: ***Annual salaries expressed as ten-month full-time equivalent salaries. For GSI positions at 50% FTE, make sure to divide the listed monthly rate by 2 to calculate the actual monthly rate for a 50% GSI. The standard semester GSI duration is a full 5 months. 

Questions? Email psychgradadvisor@berkeley.edu.

GSIs & Readers – Department of Gender & Women’s Studies

The Department of Gender & Women’s Studies is currently hiring GSIs and Readers for Spring 2027.

Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026

Application Form: GWS GSI & Reader Application

GSIs – Master of Development Practice

The Master of Development Practice is hiring GSI positions for their Spring 2027 courses, which include fee remission.

ASE (Academic Student Employee) Opportunities:

• 1 GSI @ 25%, DEVP 226: Economics and Policy of Innovation and Supply Chains (Zilberman)
• 1 GSI @ 50%, DEVP 229: Quantitative Methods and Evaluation (Schmidt-Padilla)
• 1 GSI @ 50%, DEVP 252: International Poverty and Economic Development (Sorin) 

View Positions: DEVP Positions

Application Form: DEVP Spring Application

Deadline: Monday, October 12, 2026

Please note:

1. The number of positions, instructors, duties & appointment percentages for the Spring 2026 courses are subject to change. The appointment percentages, total compensation amounts and duties are not finalized until you receive a Letter of Appointment from GSPP Human Resources.
2. While faculty and students may have pre-employment discussions/interviews to discuss the requirements of the job and the candidate’s qualification, any verbal or email offer or promise of employment is not binding. Hiring is not final until a formal written offer made by Departmental HR and the candidate has accepted in writing.
3. Applicants will be confirmed eligible, and applications will be forwarded to the appropriate faculty member for review at the end of October. Faculty will follow-up with candidates of interest themselves.

Questions? Email info-mdp@berkeley.edu. If you have questions about a particular course or position, you may contact the faculty member directly.

Looking for more? Visit the Graduate Division Fellowships page for campus-wide opportunities. Have an opportunity to share? Contact Graduate Student Services at essgrad@berkeley.edu.