Department of Marketing
Teaching Associates Pool

POSITION

The Department of Marketing at CSU Fullerton invites applications for the position of Teaching Associates Pool. 

We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students to teach in the subject area of Business Communication.

Well qualified graduate students are assigned Teaching Associate duties up to a maximum of 20 hours per week, and are assigned to work under the direct supervision of a faculty member in a course taught by the faculty member.  

Reappointment requires satisfactory performance evaluation, satisfactory progress in degree program, and agreement by home program/research advisor.

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under guidance of Business Communication faculty, Teaching Associate duties may include the following:

• Providing classroom instruction
• Preparing course materials and administering assignments to students
• Administering examinations, grading student work and otherwise assessing student performance, and determining course grades
• Holding scheduled office hours
• Meeting the expectations of TAs for the specific course, as established by the Business Communication Program and supervising faculty member

Teaching Associates are expected to participate in training and support sessions related to teaching as provided by the Business Communication prior to initial assignment. Training will include instruction in active learning techniques, creating measurable assessments, and classroom management. Faculty will mentor Teaching Associates throughout the semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s (i.e. BA) degree in English or related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• Currently enrolled or admitted to a CSUF Master’s degree program. (Students enrolled in credential programs must also be enrolled in a graduate degree program.)
• Evidence of strong writing skills (coursework or other evidence)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of English Composition basics (argumentation, logic, writing style).
• Potential to instruct and evaluate students effectively.

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)
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work (unofficial transcripts and/or letters of recommendation)
• Evidence of strong writing skills (samples)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Vice Chair Teeanna Rizkallah at trizkallah@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.   

Classification Range: $3,245 to $7,598 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. Teaching Associates 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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