25-26 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Computer ScienceThe California State University • Fresno, CA, US

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25-26 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Computer Science

The California State University • Fresno, CA, US

23 days ago

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Part-time

Job description

25-26 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Computer Science

Job no : 546729

Work type : Teaching Associate

Location : Fresno

Categories : Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

Position Description

The Department of Computer Science seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility, department eligibility, and adequate funding.

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TAs to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.

Anticipated Appointment Dates : This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.

Fall 2025 : August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025;

Spring 2026 : January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Hours / Units per week : Students can work up to 20-hours per week;

1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week (40hrs x 1-unit / 15-unit). The typical range for labs is between 1.3-wtus - 5.2-wtus (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned). The typical range for lectures is between 3-6 units (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned). No more than 7.5-units.

Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the teaching associate will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course :

Instruct and manage the classroom

Create or implement course design and assignment sequence

Prepare course materials and classroom activities

Respond to and evaluate student writing

Assess student performance, including give course grades

Assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment

Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester

Participate in programmatic assessment procedures

Teach beginning computer science courses (as instructor of record)

Maintain office hours

Qualifications : A candidate for the position of teaching associate in the Department of Computer Science must meet the following minimum qualifications :

Possession of an approved baccalaureate degree.

Admission to the M.S. Program in the Department of Computer Science, in good academic standing for at least 1 semester and either a classified or conditionally classified student.

For graduate students with conditional classified standing in the discipline, current enrollment in at least six (6) units of graduate study in the program is required.

Must meet the GPA of 3.0 or better in both Fresno State and the M.S. Program units and / or prerequisite units individually and collectively.

For graduate students already matriculating in the program, a pattern of significant and satisfactory progress toward the completion of the graduate degree is required.

Communication skills appropriate to the instructional setting.

Proven background for the course being assigned.

Ability and willingness to work with computers including common word-processing software, and computer and internet-based language teaching technology.

Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to instruct and evaluate students.

Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Application Procedures : The review of applications will begin in Spring 2025 for a Fall 2025 start date. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by June 30th; consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

The following documents are required to upload :

Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document.

Curriculum Vita, or résumé. Your Curriculum Vita, or CV, should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills, internships, awards, volunteer service, training, and any other relevant experience.

List of three references.

Inquiries : For application inquiries, please email Lisa Dennis, Dept. Asst. ldennis@mail.fresnostate.edu

Finalists : may be asked for an interview.

Teaching Associates additional information regarding assignment :

Salary : Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The monthly salary is calculated based on the Weighted Teaching Units assigned.

Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the teaching associate.

Teaching Associate is a student position for those actively enrolled in a graduate program at Fresno State. Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.

About the Campus : California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California's Central Valley.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.

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