Teaching Associate Assistant to the Director Writing Center

The California State University; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

The California State University in Turlock is seeking a Teaching Associate Assistant to the Director Writing Center. The role involves assisting with tutor education, conducting workshops, and providing support to students in writing. Required qualifications include a B.A. in English, enrollment in a graduate program at Stan State, and tutoring experience. Compensation is approximately $432.66 monthly, with a commitment of 6 hours per week. The expected start date is 08/17/2026 and ends on 12/17/2026.

Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate students must be enrolled in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• Must have completed English 4600 and possess a strong understanding of writing center pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-semester orientation preparations.
• Develop educational materials for tutors.
• Facilitate tutor education workshops.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Writing tutoring experience

Adaptability

Bilingual

Education

B.A. in English or closely related field

Enrollment in a Stan State graduate program

Job description

Teaching Associate Assistant to the Director Writing Center

Job No: 556698
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with pre-semester orientation preparation and delivery
• Developing tutor education materials
• Planning and facilitating tutor education workshops
• Assisting tutors and students in writing workshops and individual sessions
• Supporting effective in-person and online tutoring practices
• Conducting staff meetings
• Working with tutors and students on ESL issues
• Helping with center assessments
• Observing tutors and providing on-the-spot support
• Tutoring
• Resolving tutoring and scheduling issues as they arise on a daily/hourly basis
• Consulting with the Director on any or all of the above
• Completing other duties as assigned

Compensation and Schedule

Wage/Salary: approximately $432.66 monthly
Days/Hours: M-F / 6 hours per week
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Writing Center
Expected Start Date: 08/17/2026
Expected End Date: 12/17/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• B.A. in English or closely related field, current enrollment in a Stan State graduate program, awareness of and interest in current writing center and composition pedagogy, successful completion of English 4600, working knowledge of the Stanislaus State Writing Center, excellent written and oral communication skills, and previous successful writing tutoring experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have worked closely with the Director and tutors in the CSUS Writing Center; achieved an A in English 4600 (Tutorial Projects in English); knowledge of current writing center and composition pedagogy; successful tutoring experience in the CSUS Writing Center; excellent rapport with tutors, students, and the Director; ability to reflect and adapt to an ever-changing environment, positive recommendations from multiple graduate faculty; bilingual and enrolled in the Writing Studies graduate program.

Background Check Requirements

The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone].