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

Humboldt State University; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 24,603; Part time

Job summary

A public university is seeking Instructional Student Assistants for the Department of History for the academic year 2026/2027. Candidates will assist History majors with their writing assignments and engage in teaching and tutoring duties. Applicants must have completed relevant coursework and demonstrate excellent writing skills. This position offers flexible working hours up to 20 hours per week and requires a commitment to supporting student success in writing. Early responses to the application are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Students must be in good academic standing.
• Admission or registration as a Humboldt student is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Perform teaching, grading and/or tutoring duties.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups with students.
• Identify areas of improvement in students' writing.

Skills

Ability to learn and perform assigned work

Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students

Demonstrated writing competence

Education

Completed HIST 210 and an upper-division History course

Job description

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

Apply now Job no: 556860
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: History

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.

Job # 302: History - Writing Consultants

Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) will serve as Writing Consultants and will work primarily with History majors. They will work one‑to‑one, in small groups, and/or online with students on academic writing assignments, revising and editing. ISAs work with students to identify areas of a piece of writing that would benefit from revision, and assist the student's efforts to strengthen the overall paper, rather than proof‑reading or making changes for the student. The ISA may be required to occasionally attend a history class to perform the duties or to make arrangements to work with students outside of the classroom.

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.

Minimum Qualifications for this Position

Students must be in good academic standing and have completed HIST 210 and an upper‑division History course or equivalent with a grade of B+ or better. Students must have demonstrated a high level of writing competence as verified by recommendations from prior employers or faculty members and/or writing samples.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students and faculty on campus and who demonstrate professionalism, engagement, and growth.

How to Apply and Contact Information

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

• Application for Employment (complete in CHRS Recruiting - PageUp);
• Current Unofficial Transcripts; and
• Sample of Academic Writing from a History Class.

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Availability of positions are contingent upon departmental need. 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 IX/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].

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

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