Graduate Assistant, Political Science Research

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES FOUNDATION; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Los Angeles invites applications for the 2026-27 Graduate Assistant position in Political Science. The role supports faculty with research, prepares course materials, and may involve training other students.

The appointment dates are Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, with up to 20 hours per week during the semester. The minimum qualifications require being a degree-seeking graduate student in Political Science and enrolled in or admitted to a CSLA graduate program.

Qualifications

• Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Political Science.
• Graduate Assistant must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program.
• Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty member.
• Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study.
• Assist with handling/training other students in the use of equipment or other resources.
• Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials.
• Participate in evaluation of students' work.

Skills

Research support

Data handling

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduate student in Political Science

Enrollment in Cal State LA graduate program

Job description

California State University, Los Angeles invites applications for the 2026-27 Graduate Assistant position in Political Science. The role supports faculty with research, prepares course materials, and may involve training other students.

The appointment dates are Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, with up to 20 hours per week during the semester. The minimum qualifications require being a degree-seeking graduate student in Political Science and enrolled in or admitted to a CSLA graduate program.