Latinx Literary Journalism Database (LLJD, a Latinx Lab Project)
Graduate Assistant

POSITION

Dr. Monica Hanna, Professor in Chicana/o Studies, invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position on the Latinx Literary Journalism Database (a Latinx Lab for Storytelling and Social Justice project) for Fall 2024.

This position provides an opportunity to assist with a Digital Humanities project gathering and making accessible contemporary Latinx literary journalism that considers the shapes of contemporary Latinx identity. Applicants should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: Chicanx or Latinx Studies, journalism or media studies, narrative studies, or English. Applicants should also have an interest in digital humanities and/or web design.

The Graduate Assistant will support the Latinx Literary Journalism Database project by:

• Working collaboratively with other Graduate Assistants to plan work schedule for the semester.
• Meeting regularly with other Graduate Assistants and Dr. Hanna to review the status of the database and communicate progress.
• Collecting bibliographic information.
• Conducting research, including bibliographic research and/or field research (interviews, for example).
• Developing web-specific materials related to the project; this may include interviews/other video and interactive web components.
• Developing the database website.
• Categorizing content.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Current acceptance or enrollment in a graduate program within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at CSUF.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research skills including the ability to work with both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, use independent judgment, and apply critical thinking and analytical skills.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Digital Humanities research experience and/or web design experience not required, but helpful.

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)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Eddy Alvarez at edalvarez@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: $3,090 to $5,783 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.

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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