Teaching Assistant Development Program

Supporting Graduate Students' Academic and Professional Success

UCI/CCC Internship

TA Orientation

 

The California Community College Internship Program (CCCIP) is a year-long program that provides qualifying graduate students interested in teaching the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience in a community college setting. Participating graduate students will receive mentorship from current community college faculty, focused training and professional development, opportunities for in-classroom observations and teaching experiences, and other experiences aimed at preparing students for a community college faculty career.

CCCIP is open to UC Irvine and UC Riverside Ph.D. and M.F.A. students in all disciplines. Students must be enrolled full-time, be in good academic standing, and have advanced to candidacy before starting the program. Interns will receive a $7,500 fellowship for the summer, during which they will engage in specialized training focused on course design, inclusive teaching, and career development.

 

Program Requirements

  • CCCIP Programmatic Requirements:
  • Attend community college site orientation (August, 2026; dates vary)
  • Completion of synchronous & non-synchronous trainings (July, 2026)
  • Meet with mentor at least four times over 2026-2027 academic year and discuss topics including tenure and review process at the community colleges
  • Observe 10 hours of community college classes over 2026-2027 academic year and complete observation reflection assignment
  • Lead one lesson/class meeting and complete teaching reflection assignment Draft teaching statement
  • Create a profile on the the California Community College Registry Attend department meeting & academic senate meeting Conduct informational interviews with two additional community college faculty
  • Internship commitment of at least two quarters, with fall quarter required.
  • Submission of an Individual Learning Plan that outlines all required and desired internship activities (e.g., observation hours, reflection assignments, informational interviews, etc.), prepared and reviewed by the intern and community college faculty mentor.
  • Enrollment in two to eight (2-8) units of internship or course credit at home institution per quarter of participation.
  • One-on-one check-in meeting with the CCCIP Coordinator (to take place in the fall quarter.)
  • Attendance at winter and spring quarter online cohort meetings.
  • Submission of post-program evaluations by both the intern and mentor.

Application Process

The application for the 2026-27 CCCIP cohort is open! 

Applications will be reviewed based on perceived benefit participation will have on the applicant’s career goals, clear communication of why the community college setting is ideal for the applicant, and a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in and outside of the classroom. Students who do not have experience at a community college as a staff or faculty member are encouraged to apply.

The application will request a variety of information about the applicant, insightful responses to three short-answer questions (max. 1,600 characters), an up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume, and support from their home institution advisor. 

NOTE: Advisors will be sent a form for them to indicate their support of the applicant after the applicant has submitted their complete application.

Questions about the CCCIP can be sent to cccip@uci.edu.