26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Plant Science

Opt For Healthy Living; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A public higher education institution in Fresno seeks a Teaching Associate for the Department of Plant Science. The role involves classroom instruction, course design, and student assessment. Candidates must be enrolled in a Master's program, maintaining good academic standing, and demonstrate commitment to working effectively with diverse backgrounds. This teaching role accommodates up to 20 work hours weekly, suitable for graduate students during their academic session.

Qualifications

• Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 6-units for the semester.
• Demonstrated satisfactory progress towards the degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage the classroom.
• Create or implement course design and material.
• Assess student performance including grades.

Skills

Ability to instruct and evaluate students

Relate well with others

Commitment to diversity

Education

Admission to the Masters of Science Program in Plant Science

Good academic standing

Job description

26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Plant Science

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Job no: 555922

Work type: Teaching Associate

Location: Fresno

Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Plant Science (Dept. Webpage)

Jordan College of Agricultural Science & Technology

Position Overview

The Department of Plant Science 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.

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 give 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
• Maintain office hours

Qualifications

• Admission to the Masters of Science Program in the Department of Plant Science, 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.

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

Salary and 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 for Class Code 2354 for Teaching Associates.
• Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the teaching associate.
• Duties Form: A Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee.
• 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

For application inquiries, please email Jacob Wenger, PhD Chair Department of Plant Science, [e-mail]

Application Documents Required

• Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education (combined into one document).
• Curriculum Vita or résumé, containing contact information, employment and educational history, skills, awards, volunteer service, training and references.
• List of three references: each reference must include first name, last name, type of reference, organization, position title, phone number, and e‑mail address.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 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. Fresno State is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.