2026-27 AY Teaching Associate - TV, Film, and Media Studies

California State University, Chico; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,214 - 84,793; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living in Los Angeles is hiring for a Teaching Associate position in TV, Film, and Media Studies for the academic year 2026-2027. Candidates will provide instruction in various courses and assist with course design. Ideal applicants should be degree-seeking graduate students with experience in collaborative teaching environments.

This role offers a part-time position where students can work up to 20 hours a week, and salary ranges from $3,245 to $7,598 based on qualifications. Apply now for this opportunity to engage in a dynamic academic setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA program.
• Must maintain good academic standing.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage classroom.
• Prepare course materials and activities.
• Assess student performance and administer examinations.

Skills

Ability to instruct and evaluate students

Collaborative working in diverse environments

Effective communication skills

Education

Degree-seeking graduate student

Job description

2026-27 AY Teaching Associate - TV, Film, and Media Studies

Apply now Job no: 559707
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

College: College of Arts and Letters

Position Title: 2026-27 AY Teaching Associate – TV, Film, and Media Studies

Department of TV, Film and Media Studies

Teaching Associate – Academic Year

The Department of TV, Film, and Media Studies 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 TV, Film, and Media Studies 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: may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific courses 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 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

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of TV, Film, and Media Studies. 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 TV, Film, and Media Studies, 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

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.

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. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University, Los Angeles, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

AN 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.

Advertised: Jul 06 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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