24-25 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Communication Job at The California State Uni

24-25 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Communication

Job no: 536599
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

The Department of Communication at California State University, Fresno offers a blend of qualitative, quantitative, and rhetorical approaches to the study of human communication from a range of traditional, contemporary, and critical perspectives. The program presents a balance of humanistic and scientific instruction, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides training in the communication skills students need to function effectively in teaching, business, law, the communication professions, public service, politics, and management. Underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview:

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

• TAs in Communication typically teach two sections of a lower-division General Education course (COMM 3: Fundamentals of Public Communication) under the close supervision of the Graduate Teaching Associate Coordinator.

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 2024: August 19, 2024 - December 23, 2024

Spring 2025: January 15, 2025 - May 23, 2025

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 sections assigned)
• The typical range for lectures is between 3-6 units (dependent on courses and number of sections assigned)
• No more than 6-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:

• Teach course(s) as instructor of record, including presentation of all lectures
• Prepare course materials
• Maintain office hours
• Administer examinations
• Assess student performance, including determining course grades
• Attend meetings scheduled by the TA Coordinator for purposes of briefing, coordination, and discussion of course content and materials
• Attend pedagogy classes required for training purposes
• Read and evaluate student papers
• Evaluate student assignments
• Maintain Canvas LMS pages for courses taught
• The supervisor will perform class observation

Qualifications:

• Admission to the MA Program in the Department of Communication, in good academic standing.
• Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
• Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree.
• 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.
• For graduate students already matriculating in the program, a pattern of significant and satisfactory progress toward the completion of the graduate degree is required.
• 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.
• Communication skills appropriate to the instructional setting.
• Evidence of subject matter competence.
• Ability and willingness to work with computers including common word-processing software, and computer and Internet-based language teaching technology.

Application Procedures: The review of applications will begin in Spring 2024 for a Fall 2024 start date. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by April 1st; 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, is the academic equivalent of a résumé. It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training, and any other experience you have that is relevant to education and a list of three references.
• List of three references. The online application will request you to enter your three references separate from your C.V. The letters of references will be requested by the committee.

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.
• Salary Schedule: The CSU Salary Schedule can be found here (Class Code = 2354 for Teaching Associates).
• Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the teaching associate.
• Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department teaching associate position.
• 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.

Other Campus Information: In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online.

Equal Opportunity Statement: 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.

Advertised: Mar 15 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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