26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Civil & Geomatics Engineering

The California State University; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 16,740 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

The California State University in Fresno is seeking a Teaching Associate in the Civil and Geomatics Engineering Department. The role includes instructing and managing the classroom, preparing instructional materials, and assessing student performance. Qualifications require admission to the Civil program and enrollment in at least 6 units. This is a part-time position limited to 20 hours per week, offering opportunities for graduate students to gain teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Civil Program in good academic standing.
• Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage the classroom.
• Prepare course materials and activities.
• Assess student performance and give grades.
• Maintain office hours for student assistance.

Skills

Classroom management

Course material preparation

Student evaluation

Office hours assistance

Education

Admission to the Civil Program

Enrollment in at least 6 units

Job description

26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Civil & Geomatics Engineering

Apply now Job no: 556731
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

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

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

Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026;

Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Hours/Units per week

Students can work up to 20 hours per week;

1 unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week (40 hrs x 1 unit / 15 unit)

The typical range for labs is between 1.3–5.2 units (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 7.5 units

Job Duties

• Instruct and manage the classroom
• Create or implement course design and assignment sequence
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities
• Respond to and evaluate student writing
• Assess student performance, including give course grades
• Assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment
• Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures
• Maintain office hours

Qualifications

• Admission to the Civil Program in the Department of Civil and Geomatics, 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.
• 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.

Salary and Benefits

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 (see Appendix E of the CBA) 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.

Legal and Reporting Responsibilities

The person holding this position is considered a “general 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 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment 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. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer.