26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Mechanical Engineering

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Teaching Associate for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Fresno State. The role involves providing classroom instruction and assisting students while enrolled in the Master's program.

Students can work up to 20 hours weekly, with responsibilities including managing the classroom and evaluating student work. Applicants must exhibit strong communication skills and be committed to helping a diverse student body succeed.

Qualifications

• Good academic standing in the Masters Program.
• Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester.
• Satisfactory progress toward the degree.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage the classroom.
• Create or implement course design.
• Assess student performance and grades.
• Maintain office hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to evaluate students

Classroom management

Education

Enrollment in the Masters Program in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lyles College of Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates 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 various courses and will teach sections of various courses the following semester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the Mechanical Engineering Department. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and 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 × 1 unit / 15 unit).
• Typical range for labs: 1.3–5.2 units (dependent on courses and number of sections assigned).
• Typical range for lectures: 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 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 beginning mechanical engineering course (as instructor of record).
• Maintain office hours.
• Evaluate student work.
• Collect data.

Qualifications

1. Admission to the Masters Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, 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 toward 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.

Application Procedures

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

For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by June 31; consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Required documents to upload:

1. Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, copy and combine these transcripts into one document.
2. Curriculum Vitae or résumé. Include contact information, employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, internships, awards, volunteer service, training, and any other relevant experience.
3. List of three references. The online application will request you to enter your three references separate from your CV. Provide first name, last name, type of reference, organization, position title, phone number, e‑mail address for each.

Teaching Associates Additional Information

• Evaluations: For details please view the Academic Policy Manual, Section 311.
• 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.

Inquiries

If you have application inquiries, please email Dr. Deify Law, Department Chair, at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The university 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.