26-27 Graduate Assistant (GA) - Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

California State University, Chico; Fresno (CA); Vor Ort; USD 13.000 - 20.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A University in Fresno seeks Graduate Assistants for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology. This part-time role involves assisting faculty in research, supervising students, and preparing course materials. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and enrollment in a master’s program. The position is temporary, contingent on funding, and offers a maximum of 20 hours a week with no guarantee of employment across semesters.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum GPA 3.0; 3.5 or higher preferred.
• Possession of an approved baccalaureate degree and full admission to a master’s program.
• International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 or better.
• Must enroll in at least 6 units (three graduate) for the semester.
• Commitment to working effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Aufgaben

• Provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty members.
• Assist with research and preparation of course materials.
• Supervise students in classroom, workshop, or laboratory settings.
• Train students in use of equipment or other resources.
• Participate in evaluation of students’ work.

Kenntnisse

Professional non-teaching assistance

Research assistance

Supervision skills

Training skills

Evaluation skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Baccalaureate degree

Master's program admission

Enroll in 6 units (3 graduate)

Tools

Word processing

Internet-based learning technology

Jobbeschreibung

26-27 Graduate Assistant (GA) - Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

Job No: 556885

Work type: Graduate Assistant

Location: Fresno

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

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology seeks students as Graduate Assistants. Appointments are contingent upon adequate funding. GA applicants typically assist faculty in conducting special projects/research within the discipline, conducting authorized research, and/or evaluating student work and examinations.

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Graduate Assistants to courses or duties appropriate for the department program and curriculum each semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, appointments may vary and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.

• 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 = 2.66 hours per week (40 hrs ÷ 15 unit). No more than 6 units (or not to exceed 7.50 total WTU’s in one semester) equals 20 hours per week.

Job Duties

• Provide professional non‑teaching assistance to faculty members.
• Assist with research and preparation of course materials.
• Supervise students in classroom, workshop, or laboratory settings (final responsibility vested in faculty).
• Train students in use of equipment or other resources.
• Participate in evaluation of students’ work.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0; 3.5 or higher preferred.
• Possession of an approved baccalaureate degree and full admission to a master’s program in the college.
• International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 or better.
• Must enroll in at least 6 units (three graduate) for the semester or in two courses applicable to the program of study.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to relate well within the academic environment and potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
• Ability to assist faculty in special projects/research within discipline.
• Communication skills appropriate to instructional setting.
• Evidence of subject matter competence; experience in a closely‑related discipline.
• Proficiency with computers, including word‑processing and internet‑based learning technology.

Salary is based on weighted teaching units assigned and varies by department.

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. CSU is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.