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

Opt For Healthy Living; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living in Fresno is seeking a Teaching Associate for the Mechanical Engineering Department. This role involves classroom instruction, material preparation, and student assessment. Candidates must be admitted to the Masters Program, demonstrate academic progress, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position allows for a maximum of 20 working hours per week, and applications are reviewed starting Spring 2026, with ongoing consideration until filled.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Demonstrated progress toward the degree required.
• Commitment to work effectively with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage classroom sessions.
• Create course design and assignment sequences.
• Prepare course materials and activities.
• Assess student writing and performance.
• Assist students during office hours.
• Attend TA orientation.
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures.
• Teach beginning mechanical engineering courses.
• Maintain office hours.
• Collect data for assessment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching and evaluation ability

Education

Admitted to the Masters Program in Mechanical Engineering

Enrolled in at least 6 units for the semester

Job description

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

Work type: Teaching Associate | Location: Fresno | Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

Position Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks graduate students to serve as Teaching Associates. TAs will provide classroom instruction, prepare materials, and support faculty and students. Eligible candidates must be admitted to the Masters Program and be in good academic standing.

Appointment Dates

• Fall 2026: August 19–December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 15–May 26, 2027

Hours and Units

Students can work up to 20 hours per week. One unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week.

• Typical laboratory work: 1.3–5.2 units
• Typical lecture work: 3–6 units
• Maximum units: 7.5

Job Duties

• Instruct and manage classroom sessions
• Create course design and assignment sequences
• Prepare course materials and activities
• Assess student writing and performance, including grading
• Assist students during office hours and by appointment
• Attend TA orientation at semester start
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures
• Teach beginning mechanical engineering courses (as instructor of record)
• Maintain office hours
• Collect data for assessment

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Masters Program in Mechanical Engineering, in good academic standing
• Enrolled in at least 6 units for the semester or two courses toward the degree
• Demonstrated progress toward the degree
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and evaluate students
• Commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds

Application Procedures

Review of applications begins Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date. Application deadline: June 31, 2026. Consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Contact: Dr. Deify Law, Department Chair, [e-mail].

EEO and Other Legal Statements

• 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 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.
• The person holding this position is considered a "general reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• The California State University System strongly recommends COVID‑19 vaccination and booster for all individuals accessing in‑person programs or activities.
• Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision of sexual harassment within the last 7 years, and sign a release form authorizing release of information.