2026-27 AY Teaching Associate – Civil Engineering

The California State University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Civil Engineering at California State University, Los Angeles invites graduate students to apply for Teaching Associate positions for the 2026-27 academic year. TAs will teach laboratory sections, attend lab meetings, and support instructors in exams and course activities.

Appointments are contingent on enrollment, with no guaranteed employment from semester to semester. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program and maintain good

Qualifications

• Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Civil Engineering.
• The successful applicant will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting.
• Admissions to the Master Program in the Department of Civil Engineering, in good academic standing.
• Enrollment in course(s) for the semester towards the degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach laboratory sections under supervision of faculty.
• Attend weekly meetings with the lab coordinator and possibly the lecture.
• Attend TA orientation and manage classroom activities.
• Prepare course materials and administer examinations.
• Assess student performance and maintain office hours.
• Tutor students as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Lab supervision

Student mentoring

Education

Enrollment in Cal State LA graduate degree program

Job description

College

College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology

Position Title

2026-27 AY Teaching Associate — Civil Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Teaching Associate — Academic Year

Position Details

The Department of Civil Engineering seeks graduate students as applicants for Teaching Associates. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instructions. The department is seeking TA applicants for section of various courses. TAs will teach sections of various courses that following semester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the Civil Engineering Department. Teaching Associate-academic year are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TA to the course(s) 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 2026: August 21, 2026 — December 23, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 21, 2027 — May 29, 2027

Hours/Units per week: Students can work up to 20-hours per week; No more than 7.5 units can be assigned per semester

Job Duties

• Under supervision of faculty, successful candidate will teach laboratory sections.
• They will be required to attend weekly meetings with the lab coordinator and may be expected to attend the lecture associated with the lab they are teaching and/or help the instructor in the proctoring of exams.
• Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester.
• Instruct and manage classroom.
• Create or implement course design and assignment sequence.
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities.
• Administer examinations.
• Assess student performance, including give course grades.
• Maintain office hours.
• Tutoring student.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Civil Engineering.
• Teaching Associates must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program.
• The successful applicant will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
• Admissions to the Master Program in the Department of Civil Engineering, in good academic standing.
• Enrollment in course(s) for the semester 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Salary

Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for a Teaching Associate- Academic Year: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: ( per salary schedule 7/1/2024)* Salary Range: $3,245 – $7,598. The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new Teaching Associate are hired at the minimum rate. Time base and hours will depend upon need.

The University

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service. Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County’s dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.

Background Check

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. California State University, Los Angeles complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University, Los Angeles is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives and become an agent of change. At California State University, Los Angeles, excellence is built on merit, talent, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Equal Opportunity/TITLE IX Employer

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.