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Department of Human Communication Studies
 Graduate Assistant Pool

POSITION

The Department of Human Communication Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistants.  

Well qualified graduate students are assigned Graduate Assistant duties up to 10-15 hours per week, and are assigned to work under the direct supervision of a faculty member in a course taught by the faculty member, including but not limited to courses in:  

• Public Speaking
• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Essentials of Argumentation
• Forensics (speech and debate)

This is a pool of graduate assistants for the department to draw on as necessary.

APPOINTMENTS REQUIRE ADMISSION AND GOOD STANDING IN THE HUMAN COMMUNICATION STUDIES GRADUATE PROGRAM. 

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in the graduate program in the Human Communication Studies Department.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• Coursework or prior teaching experience in the particular course topic.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline in which assigned.
• For the initial appointment, evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.
• For subsequent appointment, evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to those with significant experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. 

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:

• Letter of interest or Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Unofficial transcripts (official upon acceptance of position)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Zac Johnson, Department Chair, at zjohnson@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 Worker. Initial appointments are for one semester.

Classification Range: $3,090 to $5,783 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.

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.

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CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer maybe 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 maybe contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Graduate Assistant 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.