26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Spanish (MCLL)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Teaching Associate for the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at California State University, Fresno. The role involves managing the classroom, preparing course materials, and teaching a beginning Spanish course. Graduate students in good academic standing who have passed the MA Language Exam are encouraged to apply.

This position is vital for our commitment to providing quality education and should demonstrate effective engagement with a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in good academic standing in the Spanish Master's Program.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6-units for the semester.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage classroom activities.
• Prepare course materials and evaluate student writing.
• Assist students during office hours.

Skills

Ability to relate well with others

Problem-solving skills

Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish and English at advanced levels

Ability to work independently and in groups

Familiarity with word processing software

Education

Admission to the Spanish Master's Program

Passed the MA Language Exam

Completion of SPAN 201 with grade B or higher

Job description

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

College of Arts and Humanities

Position Overview

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures 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.

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 x1-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 (depending on courses and number of section(s) assigned)
• No more than 7.5 units

Job Duties

• Instruct and manage the classroom
• 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 a TA orientation at the beginning of the semester
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures
• Teach beginning Spanish course (as instructor of record)
• Maintain office hours
• Evaluate student work
• Prepare course assignments and attend section meetings as directed by Course Coordinator

Qualifications

• Admission to the Spanish Master's Program in the Department of Fresno State, in good academic standing.
• Must have passed the MA Language Exam.
• Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
• Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree (no incomplete grades allowed).
• 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.
• Must have successfully completed SPAN 201 (Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language) with a grade of B or higher or concurrently taking SPAN 201 with a grade of B or higher at the moment to apply.
• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish and English at advanced levels.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and in groups.
• Ability and willingness to work with computers including common word‑processing software, and computer and Internet‑based language teaching technology.
• Applicant will be considered a general reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (Revised July 21, 2017).

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