English Department Teaching Associate

The California State University; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 43,457; Part time

Job summary

A California university is seeking a Teaching Associate for the English department to instruct first-year composition. Candidates must be current students or eligible to enroll. Responsibilities include holding office hours and attending meetings. A Bachelor's degree and enrollment in a graduate program are required. This part-time position is paid $3,894 per term and begins on 08/17/2026.

Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate students must register for a minimum of four units.
• Must be in good academic standing in an English graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructor of record for first-year composition.
• Hold regular office hours and attend weekly meetings.

Skills

Teaching experience

English proficiency

Ability to develop course materials

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Currently enrolled in a graduate program

Job description

Job no: 552956
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site

Teaching Associate Employment Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION:

***OPEN TO CURRENT STANISLAUS STATE STUDENTS, CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL ONLY***

English Department Teaching Associate

Teaching Associate position to serve as instructor of record for a section of first‑year composition. Hold regular office hours and attend weekly meetings during the appointment.

Wage/Salary: $3,894 per term ($649 monthly based on 8 hours a week)

Days/Hours: 8 hours per week

Number of Openings: 1-7

Expected Start Date: 08/17/2026

Expected End Date: 12/31/2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post‑baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• Bachelor’s degree; meet all eligibility requirements per the Student Employment Policies; enrolled in one of the English department’s graduate programs and are in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Not specified (none listed).

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:

• Complete the Writing Program Teaching Associate Application.
• Provide required materials before the application deadline. All first‑time teaching associates must attend the pre‑semester workshop and weekly meetings.
• Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for application; official copies required if recommended for a position).
• Curriculum Vitae (include 3 references).
• One‑page teaching philosophy related to first‑year composition.
• Provide a syllabus for ENGL 1001, a prompt for a major assignment, and a class schedule showing how the assignment will be taught.
• Answer the following questions in an attachment:
  • Do you have previous teaching experience? If so, briefly describe where you have taught.
  • Is there anything else that might be helpful for the Composition Committee to know?

Questions or Inquiries:

Dr. Matt Moberly, [e-mail]
CSU Stanislaus, Rm. DBH 268
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check. Satisfactory completion is required for employment. Failure to complete or providing false information may result in disqualification or withdrawal of an offer.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report is available for viewing here.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals with disabling conditions may contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone].