Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Department of Social Work Education – Title IV-E Child Welfare Education Program  (https://chhs.fresnostate.edu/social-work/index.html | https://chhs.fresnostate.edu/social-work/title-ive/index.html)

College of Health and Human Services

Position Overview:

The Department of Social Work Education Title IV-E Child Welfare Education Program is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants.

ISA will assist with grading, tutoring, mentoring, course content development, and providing classroom support for Social Work 278.

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign an Instructional Student Assistant to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.

Anticipated Appointment Dates: This position is open until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.

Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 - December 22, 2026; August 22, 2026

Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 - May 22, 2027; January 20, 2027

The Department of Social Work at California State University, Fresno, prepares students for service and leadership in the Central Valley and beyond, guided by a mission to dismantle systemic oppression through relationship building, dialogue, advocacy, and empowered collective action. Within the Department of Social Work Education, the Title IV-E Child Welfare Education Program serves as a partnership between the school of social work, public human service agencies, and related professional organizations, integrating education and practice to prepare a diverse, culturally competent social workforce. The program supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing public child welfare practice, aligning curriculum with evolving best practices in the field—including family preservation and permanency planning—while advancing the Department's core values of social justice, diversity, empowerment, leadership, and dialogue.

Hours: 0-20 hours per week.

Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:

• Maintain/Submit students’ records/grades
• Evaluate student assignments
• Canvas management
• Help prepare course materials, learning guides, and classroom activities 
• Support classroom instruction related to child welfare practice under faculty direction 
• Assist with case-based learning, skill development activities, and applied exercises 
• Support content related to trauma-informed practice, permanency planning, mandated reporting, and child welfare policy 
• Assist with the administration of examinations as directed by the faculty 
• Attend ISA orientation at the beginning of each semester 
• Assist in facilitating small-group discussions and activities 
• Attend meetings scheduled by faculty for briefing, coordination, and discussion of course content and materials 
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures as required 
• Perform other assignments supportive of university instruction, as assigned by supervising faculty

Qualifications:

• Admission to a Master's program as of Fall 2026, or is currently in a Doctoral degree program at California State University, Fresno, and is in good academic standing 
• Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester (or as required to maintain eligible student assistant status) 
• Demonstrated satisfactory progress toward degree completion 
• Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment, with the ability or potential to assist with instruction and support of students 
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds 
• Minimum GPA 3.0

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Enrollment in or completion of coursework toward a graduate degree in Counseling, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field 
• Communication skills appropriate to a classroom or seminar support setting 
• Prior experience (professional, field placement, or coursework-based) in public child welfare, social services, family services, or a closely related area of practice 
• Ability and willingness to work with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and standard office productivity software

 

Application Procedures: The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for the next semester. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by July 31, 2026. The following documents are required to upload:

1. Curriculum Vita, or résumé.  Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) is the academic equivalent of a résumé.  It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.
2. Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education.  If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document. How to obtain your unofficial transcripts:

1. 1. If you are a Fresno State student:  Sign into https://my.fresnostate.edu.  Access your Unofficial Transcript.  Highlight all text throughout the document, copy it and paste it into a word processor document, and save the document with your name somewhere in the file name. 
   2. If you are not yet a Fresno State student:  Most U.S. universities allow students to access their academic records online, in a way similar to the way described above for Fresno State students.  Contact your institution’s registrar to find out how to access your unofficial transcript and follow the process described above.  If you have transcripts from more than one institution, please copy them all and paste them into one document, as PageUp only allows one document to be uploaded into the link for transcripts.  Make certain that each institution is clearly indicated within this document.

3. List of three references. The online application will request you to enter your three references separately from your C.V. The letters of reference may be requested by the committee. Be prepared to enter the following for each of your three referents:

1. 1. First name
   2. Last name
   3. Type of reference
   4. Organization
   5. Position Title
   6. Phone Number
   7. E-mail address

Finalists may be asked for an interview.

Inquiries: Please contact the Title IV-E Program Coordinator in the Department of Social Work Education via email: cherylw@mail.fresnostate.edu

Instruction Student Assistant additional information regarding assignment:

The California State University Instructional Student Assistant Classification and Qualification Standards

• Evaluations: ISA's may be evaluated per CBA, Unit 11, Article 8 
• Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The Salary range for Instructional Student Assistants starts at $17.86 per an hour. 
• Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the candidate.
• Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department Instructional Student Assistant position.
• Instructional Student Assistant positions are for matriculated students at Fresno State. 
• Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.

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California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

The campus is ranked 36^th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings, and ranked 25^th in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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The person holding this position is considered a "limited 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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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 substantiated allegations of misconduct.