Department of Physics
Teaching Associate Pool

POSITION

The Department of Physics at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Teaching Associate Pool.

We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the Physics department to teach in the following subject areas:

• Introduction to Astronomy Lab
• Elementary Physics Lab (Mechanics & Electricity and Magnetism) (algebra based)
• Fundamental Physics Lab (Mechanics & Electricity and Magnetism & Modern Physics) (Calculus based)

This is a pool of Teaching Associate for the department to draw on as necessary.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled graduate student at CSUF in good academic standing.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Physics, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to learn and perform assigned work
• Must have an excellent command of English – both oral and written
• Be able to follow directions, show initiative, be reliable
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a culturally diverse population of students, including first-generation college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled graduate student in Physics department in good academic standing at CSUF

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)
• Cover letter

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Tifrea, Department Chair, at itifrea@fullerton.edu  

COMPENSATION

All Teaching Associate 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: $3,090 - $7,236 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $5,200

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

For a description of potential benefits, go to  https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/benefits/

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.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified

Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Graduate Assistants rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.

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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