# Hiring and Payroll Information ## Teaching Support (TF/TA) Application Note: Harvard University can hire Teaching Support staff in the following states: California, Connecticut, Georgia (Employee must be E-Verified. Contact your HR Office if not using the Equifax Electronic I-9 system), Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington. If you reside in a non-Harvard payroll state, you will be hired through our 3rd party hiring system, DZConnex. You will submit the normal hiring form. Once that has been processed, you will receive an email from @allsourcepps.com or @dzconnex.com with information on completing your hiring through their system. If you have questions, please reach out to [kristin\_foster@gse.harvard.edu](mailto:kristin_foster@gse.harvard.edu). [### 2026-2027 Teaching Fellow Hiring Form (Students) ](/sites/g/files/omnuum10021/files/2026-07/TFappointmentform-2026-2027%20Students%20only.docx)If you are a registered Harvard graduate student, you should apply as a Teaching Fellow. [### 2026-2027 Teaching Assistant Hiring Form (non-Students) ](/sites/g/files/omnuum10021/files/2026-07/TFappointmentform-2026-2027_non%20students.docx)Teaching Assistants perform the same role as Teaching Fellows. If you are not a current Harvard student, including alumni, you should apply as a Teaching Assistant. ## After You’re Hired: Your Next Steps *Note: You do not need to take any action if you already have Peoplesoft access and have followed the instructions. Reach out to if you have any questions.* - You will receive an email from Payroll/HR confirming you’ve been hired. - Follow the instructions in that email. - Claim your Harvard Key. - Complete required tax forms. - Nonstudents must also complete Sprintax (central payroll will email details). - All first-time Teaching Support hires must attend the New TF Orientation - On-campus workers must obtain a Harvard ID card for physical access to all HGSE buildings. Please reach out to these teams only if you experience any issues: - For Canvas access: - For your HGSE email address: [it\_onestop@gse.harvard.edu](mailto:it_onestop@gse.harvard.edu) or call (617) 496-0628. ## Additional Details Open all sections Close all sections ### Claiming Your HarvardKey expand\_more [Use this link to claim your HarvardKey](). ### Direct Deposit Setup expand\_more 1. Log in to [PeopleSoft](https://hr.harvard.edu/). 2. Go to Home → My SelfService → My Pay → Direct Deposit 3. Add your bank information. *Note: Please contact Central Payroll if you experience any issues setting up direct deposit or have questions about your tax information.* **Contact Information:** Central Payroll 1033 Massachusetts Ave, 2nd Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 The Payroll team is currently working remotely. Please reach out using the contact information below: Phone: (617) 495-8500 (option 4) Fax: (617) 496-3196 Email: [ufs\_crt@harvard.edu](mailto:ufs_crt@harvard.edu) ### Tax Information expand\_more - Once you have [access to PeopleSoft](https://hr.harvard.edu/), complete all tax forms there. - [Instructions for completing tax forms](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/document/NA1PRD0068/simrs000000000012044). **For NonStudents:** - You must complete Sprintax. - You will receive an email from Central Payroll with instructions. *Note: Please contact Central Payroll if you experience any issues setting up direct deposit or have questions about your tax information.* **Contact Information:** Central Payroll 1033 Massachusetts Ave, 2nd Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 The Payroll team is currently working remotely. Please reach out using the contact information below: Phone: (617) 495-8500 (option 4) Fax: (617) 496-3196 Email: [ufs\_crt@harvard.edu](mailto:ufs_crt@harvard.edu) ### ID Card (For Non-Students) expand\_more - If you will be coming to campus, and need building access, visit the [Smith Campus Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LQ8MoUm85RqmfDpj9) to obtain an ID card. - After your card is issued, reach out to the Faculty Coordinator. They need to request building access on your behalf. **Contact information:** Cambridge Office (Main ID Office) Campus Service Center Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center, 8th Floor 1350 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 807 Cambridge, MA 021383846 Phone: (617) 496-7827 Fax: (617) 496-8278 Email: [id\_services@harvard.edu](mailto:id_services@harvard.edu) Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (excluding Harvard holidays) ### Benefits Information expand\_more If you are eligible for benefits, the Benefits Office will reach out to you directly. If you are not eligible, or if you have any questions or concerns about benefits, please contact the Benefits Office for assistance. **Benefits Office Call Center:** 617-496-4001 **Hours:** Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m **Email:** [Benefits Website]() ## Payment Schedule Teaching Fellows (TFs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) are both paid on a biweekly basis and receive a flat salary. Please note that Teaching Fellows and Teaching Assistants are paid on alternating weeks. Please refer to [the Payroll calendar](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/resources/resourcedetail/simrs000000000003663/true) for all important payroll and checkdate information. TFs and TAs do not receive payment in the same week. For questions regarding TF or TA compensation, please contact: Pay Rates for FY26 (per 1 slot) - Step 1 Pay Rate: $5,961 - Step 2 Pay Rate: $6,772 Step 2 Pay Rate Eligibility: Individuals qualify for the Step 2 (“senior”) rate if they meet any of the following: - Passed PhD Written Comprehensive Exams - Previously served as a TF for the same course - Received the Step 2 rate before - Hold a relevant earned doctorate Those who do not fall under the above categories are eligible for the Step 1 pay rate.