26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Information Systems and Decision Sciences

Opt For Healthy Living; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A university department is seeking a Teaching Associate for the Information Systems and Decision Sciences program to instruct the IS52 Computer Concepts lab. Responsibilities include managing the lab, assessing student performance, and maintaining communication with students. Candidates must be graduate students in good academic standing with strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Access. This part-time position allows for up to 20 hours of work per week, making it ideal for enrolled students.

Qualifications

• Graduate students in good academic standing with at least 6 units enrolled.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse backgrounds.
• Satisfactory progress towards 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.
• Communication skills appropriate to the instructional setting
• Proficiency in the use of the Internet and other software applications, specifically, email, file transfer, and Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage lab component of IS52 Computer Concepts.
• Assess student performance and give course grades.
• Prepare course materials as assigned.
• Preparing course material as assigned by the IS52 Course Coordinator
• Maintain regular communication with students regarding weekly assignments, homework projects, and exams, and deadlines using Canvas announcements, email, and in-class announcements.
• 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
• Maintain office hours
• Administering and proctoring exams
• Maintain ongoing communication with the IS52 Course Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to relate well in an academic setting

Communication skills appropriate for instruction

Proficiency in instructional software

Microsoft Office

Education

Admission to the MBA or EMBA Program

Undergraduate degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Canvas (Learning Management System)

Job description

26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Information Systems and Decision Sciences

Apply now Job no: 556174
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

The Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences 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 is seeking TA applicants for sections of IS52L Computer Concepts Lab.

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 (40hrs x 1-unit/15-unit)
• The typical range for labs is between 1.3-wtus - 5.2-wtus (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned)
• The typical range for lectures is between 3-6 units (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned)
• No more than 7.5-units

Job Duties

• Instruct and manage the lab component of the course IS52 Computer Concepts
• Exhibit proficiency in the instructional software used in the laboratory
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Access
• Preparing course material as assigned by the IS52 Course Coordinator
• Maintain regular communication with students regarding weekly assignments, homework projects, and exams, and deadlines using Canvas announcements, email, and in-class announcements.
• 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
• Maintain office hours
• Administering and proctoring exams
• Maintain ongoing communication with the IS52 Course Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Admission to the MBA or EMBA Program in the Craig School of Business, 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.
• Communication skills appropriate to the instructional setting
• Proficiency in the use of the Internet and other software applications, specifically, email, file transfer, and Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems and Technology, Data Analytics, or equivalent.

Application Procedures:

The review of applications will begin in Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date.

• Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document. How to submit your unofficial transcripts:
  • If you are a Fresno State student: Sign into https://my.fresnostate.edu. Access your Unofficial Transcript. Highlight all text throughout the document, copy it and paste it into a word processor document, and save the document with your name somewhere in the file name.
  • If you are not yet a Fresno State student: Most U.S. universities allow students to access their academic records online, in a way similar to the way described above for Fresno State students. Contact your institution’s registrar to find out how to access your unofficial transcript and follow the process described above. If you have transcripts from more than one institution, please copy them all and paste them into one document, as PageUp only allows one document to be uploaded into the link for transcripts. Make certain that each institution is clearly indicated within this document.
• Curriculum Vitae, or résumé. Your Curriculum Vitae, or CV, is the academic equivalent of a résumé. It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education and a list of three references.
• List of three references. The online application will request you to enter your three references separate from your C.V. The letters of references will be requested by the committee. Be prepared to enter the following for each of your three referents:
  • First name
  • Last name
  • Type of reference
  • Organization
  • Position Title
  • Phone Number
  • E‑mail address

Inquiries

For application inquiries, please email Alicia Iriberri at [e-mail]

Finalists

May be asked for an interview

Teaching Associates additional information regarding assignment

• 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.

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 7 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 also 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.

Advertised

Mar 24 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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