I applied through university. I interviewed at Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) in Jan 2019
Interview
There was no interview. We received emails about the available positions, then I applied for two of them, in a week or so I received an email saying I got the position.
I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Temple University
Interview
No interviewing process. A professor at Temple asked me if I would be interested in becoming a teaching assistant for them. I accepted and filled out the HR paperwork. And that was it.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Temple University in Jan 2018
Interview
Speak to the professor after you've taken a class and gotten a B+ or higher, the professor may or may not ask for an interview depending on how active you were during your class.