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

The California State University; Fresno, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The California State University, Fresno invites graduate students to apply for the 26-27 AY Teaching Associate position in Information Systems and Decision Sciences. TAs typically provide classroom instruction and support labs IS52L.

Appointments run for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 with open-ended until filled; students may work up to 20 hours per week; duties include lab instruction, exams, and coordination with the Course Coordinator. Eligibility depends on department funding and TA eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate student status in CSU or equivalent
• TA eligibility and department funding determine eligibility
• Previous lab/instruction experience is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage the lab component of the IS52 Computer Concepts course
• Exhibit proficiency in Excel and Access
• Prepare course material as assigned by the IS52 Course Coordinator
• Maintain regular communication with students via Canvas announcements and email
• Assess student performance and assign grades
• Provide office hours and assist students outside class
• Attend TA orientation and maintain office hours
• Administer and proctor exams

Skills

Teaching

Lab management

Student communication

Tools

Excel

Access

Canvas

Job description

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

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 successfulTA 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:This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.

• 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 Dutiesmay include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course 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 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