Department of African American Studies
Instructional Student Assistant Federal Work Study Pool

POSITION

The Department of African American Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Instructional Student Assistant Federal Work Study Pool.

We welcome applications from current CSUF students to:

• Attend/View course lectures
• Class Preparation
• Read, evaluate, grade student papers
• Read, evaluate, grade student assignments
• Proctor Exams
• Provide research assistance

This is a pool of Instructional Student Assistants 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.

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled student at CSUF in good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation, academic dismissal).
• Must be proficient in foundational Ethnic Studies and introductory African American Studies provided at CSUF (AFAM/ASAM/CHIC 101 “Introduction to Ethnic Studies” and AFAM 107 “Introduction to African American Studies” respectively)
• Working knowledge of Canvas platform and willingness to learn course specific software to better assist students
• Ability to learn and perform assigned work
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Major or minor in the African American Studies

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:

• 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 ISA position in the department;
  • any relevant experience you have re: teaching, grading, or other pertinent skills;
  • What courses you have taken so far in African American Studies, and what courses you will be enrolled in;
• FASFA Federal Work Study (FWS) Award Summary 

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Kelle Kain at kkain@fullerton.edu.

COMPENSATION

All Instructional Student 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: $17.86 - $23.84 per hour
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualification, not to exceed $17.86

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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