Teaching Assistantships (TA)
The department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences is looking for interested applicants for our fall 2025 TA positions. Preference is given to graduate students within the department. Instructions to apply are at the bottom of this page. Time commitment is based upon the percent appointment you receive (25%=180 hours, 33.4%=240 hours, 50%=360 hours). Classes and percent appointments are listed below:
Spring 2026 Teaching Assistant Opportunities
| Course | Instructor | # of TA’s | Appt % | Position Filled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATM OCN 100 Weather and Climate | Martin | 1 | 33.4% | No |
| ATM OCN 101 Weather and Climate | Martin | 2 | 33.4% | No |
| ATM OCN 105 Survey of Oceanography | Wagner | 1 | 50% | Yes |
| ATM OCN 171 Global Change | Hitchman | 1 | 50% | No |
| ATM OCN 311 Dynamics of the Atmos and Oceans II | Henderson, S. | 1 | 33.4% | No |
| ATM OCN 340 Physics of the Atmos and Oceans II | Oyola | 1 | 33.4% | No |
| ATM OCN 453 Synoptic Lab II | Rowe | 1 | 50% | No |
| ATM OCN 575 Climatological Analysis | Maroon | 1 | 50% | Yes |
To Apply
If you are interested in being a TA for one of the classes, please send an email to balas@wisc.edu indicating which class you are interested in and a short statement about why you are interested in TAing that class. Even if you have already talked with an instructor and have been accepted to be a TA for their course, please respond and provide this information as confirmation and for our records. When you respond with your interest, please copy your advisor.