Geology Teaching Associate — Teach, Design Courses & Mentor Students

California State University, Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking graduate students to serve as Teaching Associates in the Department of Geological Sciences. TAs typically provide classroom instruction and related support, with up to 20 hours per week. The department may assign TAs to various courses depending on curriculum and funding.

Open until filled, with Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 appointment windows. Review begins immediately for a Fall 2026 start; ongoing rolling consideration until positions are

Qualifications

• Admission to the Graduate Program in the Department of Geological Sciences, in good academic standing.
• Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
• Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage the classroom
• Create or implement course design and assignment sequence
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities
• Respond to and evaluate student writing
• Assess student performance, including give course grades
• Assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment
• Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures
• Maintain office hours
• Evaluate student work

Education

Admission to the Graduate Program in Geological Sciences

Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking graduate students to serve as Teaching Associates in the Department of Geological Sciences. TAs typically provide classroom instruction and related support, with up to 20 hours per week. The department may assign TAs to various courses depending on curriculum and funding.

Open until filled, with Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 appointment windows. Review begins immediately for a Fall 2026 start; ongoing rolling consideration until positions are