INTRODUCTION
- UiTM Postgraduate Teaching Assistant with the short name 'UPTA' was created to replace the Graduate Service Scheme (Skim Khidmat Siswazah – SKS) and Postgraduate Fellowship Scheme.
- Financial assistance for postgraduate level study (Masters and PhD).
- Provide opportunities for postgraduate students to develop scholarship through the development of professional skills with working experience as a teaching assistant.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
- MASTERS
- Study Mode : Full Time.
- Type of Programme : Research / Mix Mode / Coursework.
- Does not receive any scholarships, financial assistance, research grants.
- First Semester Applicant : Students who obtained GPA of 3.00 and above from previous Bachelor Degree.
- New & Renewal Applicant : Students who obtained GPA of 3.30 and above (Coursework/Mixed Mode programme) or SM status (Research programme) in the previous semester.
- PHD
- Study Mode : Full Time.
- Type of Programme : Research / Mix Mode / Coursework.
- Does not receive any scholarships, financial assistance, research grants.
- PhD Fast Track Applicant (Semester 1) : Students who obtained GPA of 3.75 and above from previous Bachelor.
- First Semester Applicant : Students who obtained GPA of 3.30 and above from previous Masters. No minimum requirement for Research programme.
- New & Renewal Applicant : Students who obtained GPA of 3.50 and above (Coursework/Mixed Mode programme) or SM status (Research programme) in the previous semester.
MAXIMUM UPTA OFFERED
- Masters : 2 times during the course of study.
- PhD: 4 times during the course of study.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- UPTA task generally is to assist and support a course in accordance with the plan education set by the faculty/course coordinator.
- The scope of work of UPTA is focused on teaching only.
- A UPTA will act as a tutor/demonstrator in conducting practical classes/tutorials/studio/laboratory under the supervision of a lecturer who will be identified by the faculty.
- UPTA workload does not exceed 6 hours per week.
- Differences in the level of eligible courses run by UPTA is in accordance with their education level as follows:
- Masters student is eligible to conduct courses for Degree or Diploma.
- PhD student is eligible to conduct courses for the Degree of Master or Bachelor.
WAGES OR ALLOWANCES
- UPTA will be paid an allowance at the rate of RM25.00 per hour.
- UPTA is required to pay tuition fees.
- UPTA has the opportunity to receive IPSis conference funding support subject to processes and procedures.
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT
- The duration of appointment of UPTA at a time is for 14 weeks (lecture week) per semester.
- UPTA may be reappointed in the following semester as long as it is not more than the minimum period of study and fulfilling the re-appointment criteria.
RE-APPOINTMENT CRITERIA
- PHD
- For reappointment to the next semester UPTA, a GPA of 3.50 is required for Doctoral programs in Mixed Mode or must have a status of Sedang Maju (SM) for Doctoral programs by Research.
- A maximum of FOUR (4) reappointments are allowed throughout the course of study.
- The applicant's study duration at UiTM should not exceed the minimum study period outlined by UiTM.
- Other terms and conditions for reappointment to UPTA are the same as the eligibility criteria for applying for UPTA for the first time.
- MASTERS
- For reappointment to the next semester UPTA, a GPA of 3.30 is required for Master's by Coursework/Mixed Mode or must have a status of Sedang Maju (SM) for Master's by Research.
- A maximum of TWO (2) reappointments are allowed throughout the course of study.
- The applicant's study duration at UiTM should not exceed the minimum study period outlined by UiTM.
- Other terms and conditions for reappointment to UPTA are the same as the eligibility criteria for applying for UPTA for the first time.
APPLICATION
- UPTA scheme application can be made online via the website
- Selection of students for a UPTA scheme will be made by the Faculty and the offer letter will be issued by IPSis.
- Please download all relevant forms from the Form & Download section under the Financial Assistant category.
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Please take note that students can apply for UPTA starting from 16 September 2024 (Monday) to 9 October 2024 (Wednesday) 11.59pm.
Thank You
Regards,
Unit Pembangunan Akademik, Sumber dan Pelajar
Academic Development, Resources & Students
IPSis
Online Application for Postgraduate Teaching Assistant Scheme
Print Offer Letter - Postgraduate Teaching Assistant Scheme
