English Department Teaching Associate

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

Job summary

A leading university in California seeks applications for a Teaching Associate position in the English Department. The role includes serving as the instructor of record for a section of first-year composition, holding office hours, and attending weekly meetings. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program. This position offers a salary of $3,894 per term for 8 hours of work per week and is an opportunity for academic involvement.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in one of the English department’s graduate programs and in good academic standing.
• Post-baccalaureate students must meet eligibility requirements per the Student Employment Policies.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Registered in a minimum of four Fall/Spring units

Job description

Teaching Associate Employment Opportunity

English Department Teaching Associate position invites students to apply to serve as instructor of record for a section of first-year composition. Hold regular office hours. Attend weekly meetings during the duration of 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 openings

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

None specified.

How to Apply & Deadline

• Complete the Writing Program Teaching Associate Application.
• Your file will not be considered unless all required materials have been provided by the application deadline. All first‑time teaching associates must attend the pre‑semester workshop as well as weekly meetings during the semester.
• Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for application; official copies may be required if recommended).
• Curriculum Vitae (please list 3 references).
• One‑page teaching philosophy related to teaching first‑year composition.
• A syllabus for ENGL 1001, a prompt for a major assignment, and a class schedule showing how the assignment will be taught from its introduction to completion. These materials should correlate to the course learning objectives for English 1001 found here https://www.csustan.edu/writing-program.
• Answer the following questions: Do you have previous teaching experience? If so, briefly describe your teaching experience, including where you have taught before.
  Is there anything else that might be helpful for the Composition Committee to know when considering your application?

Contact

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

Campus & Area

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six‑county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion. It offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master’s programs, 7 post‑graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students.