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ASUA Writing Intensive Course Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) Pool

Apply now Job no: 547742
Work type: Instructional Student Assistant
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking dedicated Writing Mentors to support undergraduate students enrolled in a Writing Intensive (WI) designated course. Mentors will play an integral role in the course, providing academic support during class time and offering supplemental instruction outside of class. Mentors will work closely with the course instructor throughout the semester to enhance the classroom experience and provide targeted writing support. This role offers valuable experience for those interested in education, writing instruction, and academic support. Mentors will receive training and ongoing professional development to ensure effective support for students.

This is a part-time position with a weekly commitment of 10-20 hours, plus paid training.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

• Attend all class meetings for your assigned section(s)
• Offer regular one-on-one and group instructional support both inside and outside of class
• Facilitate peer review sessions
• Attend regular mentor meetings

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate/graduate student at CSUSB
• Must maintain academic eligibility throughout employment period (3.0 GPA or higher)
• Must be able to work cooperatively with faculty, staff and other students

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Satisfactory completion of first-year writing at CSUSB or its equivalent at another institution
• Satisfactory completion of at least one WI designated course in your major, preferably at the upper division level
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Commitment to supporting diverse learners

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in peer tutoring or mentoring is preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Academic Success and Undergraduate Advising

For more information regarding the position, please contact the Recruitment Chair, Dr. Thomas Girshin at Thomas.girshin@csusb.edu

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

Instructional Student Assistant (1150) $17.86 – $23.84 Per Hour

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.