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

Humboldt State University; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 2,460,393; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in California is seeking Instructional Student Assistants for the academic year 2026/2027. These roles involve teaching, grading, and tutoring under supervision, with assignments available in various oceanography courses. Candidates must be CSU students and fulfill specific educational and work-study eligibility requirements. The positions offer flexible hours, up to 20 per week, at a pay rate of $17.86/hour. Strong applicants will have a background in oceanography and the ability to work cooperatively with faculty and peers.

Qualifications

• Admitted or registered as a CSU student.
• Must not hold a faculty or staff position concurrently.
• Eligibility for Federal Work-Study Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform teaching, grading, and/or tutoring duties.
• Grade laboratory assignments and assist instructors.
• Maintain student grades and assist in course materials preparation.

Skills

Ability to learn and perform assigned work

Work cooperatively with faculty and staff

Accept responsibility

Education

Completion of OCN 109 with grade of C- or better

Oceanography major or minor (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB (experience preferred)

Job description

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

Apply now. Job no: 556869. 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 (one per course).

Department: Oceanography.

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.

OCN 109 - Lab Grader Position (1 available per semester with possibility to repeat for an additional semester)

• Grades weekly OCN 109 laboratory assignments for up to five lab sections using key provided by instructors;
• Meets with instructor weekly to review key and standardize scoring of assignments;
• Enters student grades for each lab in course's Learning Management System (LMS); and
• Re‑grades individual student labs and re‑enters into LMS as requested by supervising instructor.

OCN 320 - Physical Oceanography Course Assistant (1 available per semester with possibility to repeat for an additional semester)

• Grading class assignments using key provided by instructor;
• Weekly meetings with instructor to review lab assignments;
• Assisting instructor with preparation of datasets, MATLAB code and other course materials for use in lab assignments;
• Assisting instructor in preparation of equipment for oceanographic cruises;
• Maintaining and submitting student grades;
• Evaluating student assignments.

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: Applicants must have completed with a grade of C‑ or better either: 1) the lecture and lab portion of OCN 109 General Oceanography at Cal Poly Humboldt; or 2) an equivalent introductory oceanography lecture at another institution and the lab portion of General Oceanography at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Preferred Qualifications: Oceanography major or minor.

Minimum Qualifications for OCN 320: Applicants must have completed OCN 320 with a grade of B or better.

Preferred Qualifications for OCN 320: Oceanography major or minor. Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience using MATLAB.

How to Apply and Contact Information

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

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

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

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 [phone] 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