Department of Human Communication Studies
Teaching Associate Pool

POSITION

The Department of Human Communication Studies CSU Fullerton invites applications for the position of Teaching Associate.

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, including but not limited to courses in: 

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

Teaching Associates will be responsible for regular meeting with the lab coordinator, lecturing, grading, holding office hours, and other duties as assigned.

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.

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies or related field or equivalent experience.
• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student in the Department of Human Communications Studies with a GPA of 3.20 or better.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Unofficial Transcripts (final transcript must be received before first day of employment)

If you have already been admitted and are enrolled in one of the graduate programs, please include your CWID in all documents.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Zac Johnson, Department Chair, at zjohnson@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/health-benefits.html

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.

TITLE IX

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

EDUCATION CODE 89521 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantial allegation of misconduct.