Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of Economics (Academic Year 26/27)

Humboldt State University; Arcata (CA); Vor Ort; USD 24.603; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A California public university is seeking multiple Instructional Student Assistants in the Department of Economics for the academic year 2026/2027. Responsibilities include teaching support, grading, and tutoring. Candidates must have completed the relevant courses with a B+ or better and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. The position pays $17.86/hour and requires up to 20 hours of work per week.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work.
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Admission or registration as a Humboldt student required.

Aufgaben

• Perform teaching, grading, and/or tutoring duties.
• Assist in class preparation and run Supplemental Instruction course.
• Support in grading or tutoring to faculty members.

Kenntnisse

Learn and perform assigned work

Work cooperatively with faculty and staff

Knowledge of Canvas

Knowledge of PowerPoint

Ausbildung

Completed course for which applying with B+ or better

Must have at least Junior class standing

Overall GPA of at least 3.0

Jobbeschreibung

Jobs - Job Details - Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of Economics (Academic Year 26/27)

Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of Economics (Academic Year 26/27)

Apply now Job no: 556843
Work type: Instructional Student Assistant
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Time Varies

Vacancy Announcement

Position Type: Instructional Student Assistant

Term of Appointment: Academic Year 2026/2027 (Fall or Spring, or both)

Hours of Appointment: up to 20 hours per week

Pay Rate: $17.86/hour

Positions Available: Multiple

Department: Economics

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.

Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) assignments in Economics may include: ECON 104, 305, 306W, 308, 309, 310, 311, 323, 423, 435, 450, and 470S, or another lower or upper division course as determined by the department.

Grader/Tutors will provide support in grading or tutoring to the faculty member responsible for the assigned course.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders will run the Supplemental Instruction course ECON 310L) which is designed to help students succeed in ECON 310. A faculty liaison will provide materials and support. Examples of duties for SI Leaders are listed below:

50% (approximately 2 hours per week) will be in class leading ECON 310L – Run experiments, show videos, coordinate cooperative learning exercises, help students with problem sets, explain difficult concepts to the class, take attendance, etc.

50% (approximately 2 hours per week) will be used for class preparation – Uploading materials to Canvas, reviewing materials provided by faculty liaison, meeting with faculty liaison, etc.

Minimum Qualifications for this Classification

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 in order to teach, grade or tutor a course.

Special Qualifications: Admission or registration as an Humboldt student is required. On-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.

Note: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of Cal Poly Humboldt.

Department Hiring Criteria

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Tutors/Graders must have completed the course (or equivalent) for which they are applying and subsequently assigned to with a B+ or better.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Economics majors are preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders must have completed ECON 310, or equivalent course with at least an A- or higher. Must have at least a Junior class standing, Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Must have ability to work with various office equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of Canvas and PowerPoint are preferred. Economics majors are preferred.

How to Apply and Contact Information

Please submit the following application materials via CHRS Recruiting (PageUp):

• Application for Employment (complete in CHRS Recruiting - PageUp);

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Economics, or Cal Poly Humboldt to:

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Availability of these positions are contingent upon departmental need and budget. Early response is encouraged.

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Notice : It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position that is designated as sensitive under CSU guidelines. The background check will include, at a minimum, a criminal records check. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU student workers who apply for the position. All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title I/ Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826‑3626 or [e-mail]

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Advertised: 01 Apr 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Mar 2027 Pacific Daylight Time

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