2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Communication Studies

The California State University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,033 - 67,763; Part time

Job summary

The California State University in Los Angeles is hiring a Graduate Assistant for the Department of Communication Studies. The role entails providing research assistance, instructional support, and working closely with faculty. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate degree program and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and effective collaboration.

The position offers flexible hours, up to 20 hours per week, and a salary range of $3,408 – $6,072 per month based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Communication Studies.
• Enrollment in courses for the semester towards the degree.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty members.
• Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials.
• Participate in evaluation of students’ work.

Skills

Good research skills

Writing proficiency

Agility in using educational technology

Ability to mentor undergraduate students

Education

Currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program

Graduate admission in good academic standing

Job description

2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Communication Studies

Job no: 558720
Work type: Graduate Assistant
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

College: Arts and Letters
Position Title: 2026-27 Graduate Assistant – Communication Studies

Department of Communication Studies seeks graduate students as applicants for Graduate Assistant.

Anticipated Appointment Dates

• Summer 5W1 May 26, 2026 – July 2, 2026
• Summer 5W2 July 6, 2026 – August 12, 2026
• 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 during the semester.

Job Duties

• Provide professional non‑teaching assistance to faculty member.
• Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study.
• Assist with handling or training other students in the use of equipment or other resources.
• Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials.
• Participate in evaluation of students’ work.

Instructional support includes, but is not limited to, proctoring and grading examinations, recording grades, conducting small discussion groups and/or meeting individually with students in scheduled office hours to clarify course material for students enrolled in large lecture courses, and other related tasks.

Program‑level support includes, but is not limited to, assisting faculty with research, editorial and administrative work associated with the DTLA Communication Studies Completion BA program, the Lancaster Prison Program / Prison Graduation Initiative, and the production of Colloquy, the academic journal of the Department of Communication Studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree‑seeking graduate student in the Department of Communication Studies; graduate assistant must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program.
• Graduates admitted to the Master Program in the Department of Communication 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 a 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Good research skills, writing proficiency, agility in using educational technology, and an ability to mentor undergraduate students. Understanding of quantitative, qualitative, or rhetorical theories and research methods, as appropriate to the content of the assigned class, is also preferred.

Salary

Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for a Graduate Assistant‑monthly: 12‑month Classification is available based on the following ranges:

Salary Range: $3,408 – $6,072 per month.

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.

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

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