Teaching Associate, Biology Department, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

CSU; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco State University is seeking a Biology Teaching Associate to support undergraduate instruction in the Biology department. The role includes classroom and laboratory instruction, grading, and student tutoring, with assignments aligned to course needs and field work as necessary.

The position is contingent on assigned classes, up to 50 slots (20 hours per week) and requires enrollment in a related graduate degree program. Equal opportunity employer; on-site work.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree or be in a related graduate program.
• Graduate program in same department required.
• Exceptions to minimum eligibility may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and/or laboratory instructions.
• Prepare materials and administer examinations.
• Assess student performance and determine grades.
• Tutor students and assist during office hours.
• Assist with field work as necessary and other duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Listening skills

Group dynamics management

Punctuality and reliability

Collaboration

Patience and empathy

Maturity

Strong organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree program in related discipline

Job description

Department name

Biology

College name

College of Science & Engineering

Work Type

Teaching Associate

Appointment

Contingent to Assigned Class(es), up to 50 (20 hrs./week)

Unit

Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Duties and responsibilities typically involve providing classroom and/or laboratory instructions, making assignments to students, preparing materials, administering examinations, assessing student performance, assist students during office hours, tutoring students, and determining grades, assisting with field work as necessary, and other work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned. Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and ability to instruct and evaluate students. Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work. Education equivalent to or completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree and concurrent admission to or enrollment in a graduate degree program of the University that is related to the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
Specifically, this means that the student must be in a graduate degree program in the same department in which the Teaching Associate assignment will be made. NOTE: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.

HIRING CRITERIA

• To be eligible for placement in the Teaching Associate pool, in addition to the qualifications above, candidates must have a 3.00 GPA in graduate course work.
• Classroom experience if preferred but not required.
• Candidates must have a major in biological science or a closely related scientific discipline.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE BIOLOGY GTA POSITION

• Model academic skills/behavior
• Maturity, reliability, and dependability
• Promptness and efficiency in maintaining a regular schedule of classes, assignments, and grading
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communication
• A collaborative, community-minded attitude
• A sense of responsibility to others in your community (undergraduate students; faculty mentors and supervisors; the University)
• An ability to manage group dynamics
• Flexibility and creativity in live discussion settings
• Powers of listening
• A desire to help others
• Patience and empathy

San Francisco State University

SFSU is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the university offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SFSU prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective. Learn more about working at the California State University and the impact of our mission.

SFSU educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

SFSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented groups, who bring diverse experiences and perspectives that strengthen our academic community. We believe that such diversity enhance our curriculum, research, and student support. Our campus actively supports reasonable accommodations and works collaboratively with disabled faculty to remove barriers and foster success.

The California State University is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 89521, the CSU is required to contact the current and/or former employer(s) of an applicant in the final stages of the recruitment process and make a reasonable attempt to obtain information regarding any prior misconduct by the applicant within the last seven years.