Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of Physics & Astronomy (Academic Year 26/27)

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

Job summary

A public university in California seeks Instructional Student Assistants for the academic year 2026/2027. Responsibilities include grading and tutoring in undergraduate physics courses, assisting faculty members, and must be a registered CSU student. The pay rate is $17.86 per hour, with positions available that may require up to 20 hours of work per week. Candidates should possess completed physics coursework, and preference will be given to physics majors.

Qualifications

• Students must be admitted or registered as a CSU student.
• Successful completion of coursework may be necessary to teach or assist.

Responsibilities

• Perform teaching, grading, and tutoring duties.
• Assist faculty members in teaching lab and lecture sections.

Skills

Ability to learn and perform assigned work

Cooperative work with faculty and students

Responsibility acceptance

Education

Completed relevant physics coursework

Job description

Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of Physics & Astronomy (Academic Year 26/27)

Apply now Job no: 556870 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: Physics & Astronomy

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 #153: Physics and Astronomy: Grader

Instructional Student Assistants will provide grading outside of normal class hours in undergraduate physics courses. Course assignments may include: PHYX 106, 107, 109, 210, 211, 303, 304, 315, or other lower/upper division courses as designated by the department.

JOB #273: Physics and Astronomy: Tutor

Instructional Student Assistants will assist the faculty members in teaching the lab, lecture, or activity sections of one of the following courses: PHYX 106, 107, 109, 210, 211, 303, or 315. The students will move through the classroom helping individuals and groups of students to understand the concepts, improve their problem solving skills, and master the mathematical techniques required for success in these physics courses.

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

JOB #153: Physics and Astronomy: Grader

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Applicants must have successfully earned a grade of B- or better in the course of assignment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Physics majors with a sophomore or higher standing will be given preference.

JOB #273: Physics and Astronomy: Tutor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Applicants must have successfully completed the introductory calculus based physics sequence (PHYX 109, 210 and 211) with a course grade of a B or better, and who have interest in education. For PHYX 315 - applicants must have completed the course previously with a grade of a B or better to be considered for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Physics majors will be given preference.

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

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Physics & Astronomyor Cal Poly Humboldt to:

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 I / Afirmative 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