26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Earth and Environmental Sciences

CSU Careers • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences College of Science and Mathematics Position Overview: The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 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 is seeking TA applicants for sections of EES 1, EES 4, EES 5, EES 9 and/or other courses as needed. TAs will teach sections of 1-5 labs the following semester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the Department. 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 open until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified. Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026; Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027 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

Requirements

• Admission to and concurrent enrollment in the Fresno State Master’s Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences with a 3.0 GPA or better.
• Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
• Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree.
• Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent coursework.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work, especially in the subject matter to be covered by the TA.

Responsibilities

• Communicating lab curriculum and expectations to students (as instructor of record)
• Preparing course materials, administering examinations laboratory activity set up and clean up
• Maintain office hours and providing students with extra assistance
• Will be responsible for grading student work and determining course grades
• Attend a weekly organizational meeting
• Also, incumbents may assist faculty with field experience, supervision, simulation exercises and/or research projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level