Instructional Student Assistant, Chemistry, Fall 2026-Spring 2027

Opt For Healthy Living; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco State University is seeking an Instructional Student Assistant in Chemistry for Fall 2026-Spring 2027. The role involves teaching, grading and tutoring under supervision, with on-campus duties in San Francisco.

Applicants must be admitted or registered as CSU students. The position is part-time and on-site, with potential assignments at partner organizations under campus agreements. Equal opportunity employer and supportive accommodations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Abilities: Instructional Student Assistants must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; and accept responsibility.
• Special Qualifications: Campus or Off-Campus Work-Study Instructional Student Assistants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Work-Study Program.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, ISAs perform teaching, grading and/or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given term.
• Work may be on-campus or at an off-campus public agency or private nonprofit organization under a campus agreement.

Skills

Ability to learn

Cooperate with faculty

Teaching/tutoring support

Job description

Instructional Student Assistant, Chemistry, Fall 2026-Spring 2027

Job no: 560964

Work type: Instructional Student Assistant

Location: San Francisco

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

Job Duties: Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) in this classification perform teaching, grading and/or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. The work may be performed on-campus or at an off-campus public agency or private non-profit organization under an agreement with a campus in the CSU system. Students applying for ISA positions must be admitted or registered as a CSU student. Academic Student Employees may not concurrently hold a faculty or staff position. Students with assignments in more than one student classification (i.e., Teaching Associate, Graduate Assistant, and Student Assistant) are restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to full-time during academic break periods. The 20 hour per week maximum includes hours worked in all positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and Abilities: Instructional Student Assistants must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; and accept responsibility. Completion of specific coursework may be required to teach, grade or tutor a course.

Special Qualifications: Campus or Off-Campus Work-Study Instructional Student Assistants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Work-Study Program, as determined by the campus' financial aid office.

How to apply:

Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

A current Curriculum Vitae (including details of current and previous teaching experience: date of teaching, institution, class-size)

The names, addresses, phone-numbers and emails of two professional references who are in a position to comment on the applicant’s current or previous teaching experience.

San Francisco State University
SFSU is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the university offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SFSU prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective. Learn more about working at the California State University and the impact of our mission.

SFSU educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

SFSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented groups, who bring diverse experiences and perspectives that strengthen our academic community. We believe that such diversity enhance our curriculum, research, and student support. Our campus actively supports reasonable accommodations and works collaboratively with disabled faculty to remove barriers and foster success.

The California State University is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 89521, the CSU is required to contact the current and/or former employer(s) of an applicant in the final stages of the recruitment process and make a reasonable attempt to obtain information regarding any prior misconduct by the applicant within the last seven years.

Advertised: Aug 10 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: