CSUF Internal Careers Listing

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Graduate Assistant

POSITION

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at CSU Fullerton invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant.

We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the Spanish MA program to:

• Host a Spanish language table (mesa de español) two times per week for 1 hour
• Coordinate with the other Graduate Assistant to plan topics for conversation
• Assist students with tutoring or with homework or writing assistance as needed.
• Keep track of attendance and report to the Spanish program, and to individual professors as needed.

Two Graduate Assistants will be hired to work 2 hours per week (1 hour of hosting and one hour of prep) during the Spring 2025 semester

APPOINTMENTS ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. 

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be a currently enrolled graduate student in the M.A. program in Spanish
• Must be in good academic standing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates should demonstrate their mastery of the grammar and spelling in the Spanish language through a writing sample, be responsible and have attained good grades in prior coursework.
• Candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively and respect cross-cultural differences

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Letter of interest or Cover letter. In your cover letter (2-3 paragraphs), you should be sure to address the following:
  --why are you interested in a GA position in the Spanish program
  -- financial need for employment
  --any relevant experience you have re: teaching, grading, writing, editing, tutoring, involvement in student clubs, or other pertinent skills;
  --What courses you have taken so far in your M.A. program, and what courses you will be enrolled in

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Carlos Yebra Lopez at cyebralopez@fullerton.edu

COMPENSATION

All Graduate Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.  Initial appointments are for one semester only. 

Classification Range: $3,408 to $6,072 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $4,500

The full-time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the time base assigned.

Hourly rate: $25.96

The two positions will each be paid 2 hours weekly (1 hour of preparation, 1 hour of directing the Spanish table)

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

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