26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Construction Management

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is searching for graduate students to fill Teaching Associate (TA) positions in the Department of Construction Management. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, course material preparation, and student assessment while working up to 20 hours per week.

The role requires admission to a Master’s program, good academic standing, and the ability to interact well with a diverse student body. Application reviews begin in Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Master’s Program in good academic standing.
• Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester.
• Ability to relate well with others in an academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage the classroom.
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities.
• Evaluate student writing and performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to instruct and evaluate

Education

Master’s Program in Construction Management

Job description

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Construction Management

Lyles College of Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Construction Management 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.

• CM/Arch 17
• CM/Arch 18
• CM/Arch 19L
• Arch 31
• Arch 32 (may or may not be limited to these courses)

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 hours x 1 unit / 15 units)
• The typical range for labs is between 1.3 units and 5.2 units (dependent on courses and number of sections assigned)
• The typical range for lectures is between 3 units and 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 giving 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
• Teach course (as instructor of record)
• Maintain office hours
• Evaluate student work

Qualifications

1. Admission to the Master’s Program in the Department of Construction Management, in good academic standing.
2. Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
3. Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree.
4. Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
5. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the subject area.
7. Demonstrated understanding of academic honor codes.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated communication skills.
2. Demonstrated time management skills.
3. Relevant professional experience in the subject area.
4. Prior experience working as a TA.

Application Procedures

Application review begins in Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date.

For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by June 30th; consideration continues on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

The required documents are:

1. Current unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate education. If you attended more than one institution, combine these transcripts into one document.
2. Curriculum Vitae or résumé, including contact information, employment and educational history, skills, internships, awards, volunteer service, training, and a list of three references.
3. List of three references. Applicants must provide the following for each reference:

• First name
• Last name
• Type of reference
• Organization
• Position title
• Phone number
• Email address

Equal Opportunity Statement

California State University, Fresno is an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action institution. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, medical condition, or veteran status.