Department of Human Communication Studies
Speech and Debate Forensic Graduate Assistant Pool

POSITION

The Department of Human Communication Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Speech and Debate Forensic Graduate Assistant Pool.

We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the Department of Human Communications Studies for a position as a Forensics Graduate Assistant who supports instructional, research, and competitive activities for the Speech and Debate Forensics. The position requires a high level of professionalism, reliability, and clear communication. 

Duties included but are not limited to:

• Attend weekly class/lecture meetings assigned by the Co-Directors/Faculty,
• Provide research and speech assistance to students in preparation of assigned research files
• Attend required team events, tournaments, coaching practices, judging sessions a
• Assist with tournament preparation such logistics 
• Hold weekly office hours
• Other duties assigned to support the team

This is a pool of Speech and Debate Forensic Graduate Assistants 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

• Candidate must be a currently enrolled graduate student in the M.A. program in Human Communications Studies Department
• Must be in good academic standing
• Subsequent appointment, evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and clear communication to faculty, staff, students, and community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• Preference will be given to those with significant experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Students with Federal Work Study Award

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)
• Letter of interest or Cover letter.
• Unofficial transcripts (official upon acceptance of position)
• Copy of Federal Work Study Award (if applicable)

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 Workers.  Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range: $3,245 to $4,380 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $3,800

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.

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.