Computer Science- RSCA ISA

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus is hiring an Instructional Student Assistant to support research projects under faculty supervision. The role involves assisting with basic research tasks, organizing materials, and participating in outreach activities.

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a minimum of six units for undergraduates or four units for post-baccalaureates. Strong communication and organization skills are highly preferred.

Work hours range from 1-8 hours weekly during the summer and 1-3 hours during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Registered undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student.
• Interest in research or community outreach.
• Willingness to learn new tools or methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project-related research tasks under faculty supervision.
• Collect, organize, and document project materials.
• Help with project meetings and progress updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time-management skills

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate enrolled in at least 6 units

Post-baccalaureate registered in at least 4 units

Job description

Job no: 558370

Department: College of Science

Work type: Student Assistant

Location: Stanislaus - Turlock

Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Instructional Student Assistant Employment Opportunity

Job Description

Instructional Student Assistant

This position will support a Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity project under faculty supervision. The student assistant will help with basic research tasks, project organization, and selected outreach activities.

Duties

• Assist with project-related research tasks under faculty supervision.
• Help collect, organize, and document project materials or data.
• Assist with basic testing, coding, prototyping, demonstrations, or other project-specific tasks as needed.
• Attend project meetings and provide progress updates.
• Help prepare project materials such as notes, summaries, figures, posters, or presentation slides.
• Support outreach activities related to the project, such as campus/community events.
• Communicate questions, progress, and challenges in a timely and professional manner.

Hours per Week: 1-8 hours during Summer 2026 semester and 1-3 hours during Fall 2026-Spring 2027 semester

Location: Turlock Campus

# of Openings: 3

Expected End Date: June 1, 2027

Point of Contact Person: Dr. Kaiman Zeng

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in research, creative activity, or community outreach related to the project area.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn new tools or methods as needed.
• Ability to work independently with guidance from the faculty mentor.
• Prior research or outreach experience is helpful but not required.

Contact

Rosemary Havens
Department of Computer Science
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
[e-mail]

Legal Information

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone].

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to complete the background check may result in withdrawal of the offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.