25-26 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Earth and Environmental Sciences

California State University - Fresno is hiring Teaching Associates for the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department. Graduate students will provide classroom instruction for various courses, including labs and lectures. Candidates must be enrolled in the Master's Program in Geology and meet specific qualifications. The position allows for up to 20 hours of work per week, with varying responsibilities based on course needs. No guarantee of employment from semester to semester.
Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Earth and Environmental
Sciences

College of Science and Mathematics

Position Overview :

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeks graduate
students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates
typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction.
Eligibility is determined by successful
TA eligibility , department eligibility and adequate
funding.
• The department is seeking TA applicants for sections of EES 1,
EES 4, EES 5, and/or EES 9.
• TAs will teach sections of 1-5 labs the following semester and
could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the
Department.

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified
candidate for each position and to assign TAs 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 opened until
filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available,
you will be notified.
• Fall 2025: August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025;
• Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Hours/Units per week: Students can work up to 20-hours per
week;
• 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week (40hrs x
1-unit/15-unit)
• The typical range for labs is between 1.3-wtus - 5.2-wtus
(dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned)
• The typical range for lectures is between 3-6 units (dependent
on courses and number of section(s) assigned)
• No more than 7.5-units

Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent
upon the specific course to which the teaching associate will be
assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member
in charge of the course:
• Communicating lab curriculum and expectations to students (as
instructor of record)
• Preparing course materials, administering examinations
• laboratory activity set up and clean up
• Maintain office hours and providing students with extra
assistance
• Will be responsible for grading student work and determining
course grades
• Attend a weekly organizational meeting
• Also, incumbents may assist faculty with field experience,
supervision, simulation exercises and/or research projects.

Qualifications : A candidate for the position of teaching
associate in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Admission to and concurrent enrollment in the Fresno State
Master’s Program in Geology with a 3.0 GPA or better.
• Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two
courses toward the degree.
• Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree.
• Ability to relate well with others within the academic
environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to
instruct and evaluate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty,
staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic
backgrounds.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in geology, environmental
science, or related field, or equivalent coursework.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work,
especially in the subject matter to be covered by the TA.

Application Procedures: The review of applications will
begin June 2, 2025 for a Fall 2025 start date.
• For full consideration, the application and all required materials
must be submitted by June 1st; consideration will continue on a
rolling basis until all positions are filled.

The following documents are required to upload:
• 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
submit your unofficial transcripts:
• 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.
• 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.
• Curriculum Vita, or résumé. Your Curriculum Vita, or 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 and a list of three references.
• List of three references. The online application will request
you to enter your three references separate from your C.V. The
letters of references will be requested by the committee. Be
prepared to enter the following for each of your three
referents:
• First name
• Last name
• Type of reference
• Organization
• Position Title
• Phone Number
• E-mail address
• Personal Statement on teaching, your preparedness for teaching,
and your personal and professional goals.

Inquiries: For application inquiries, please email Dr. Chris
Pluhar, Search Chair, cpluhar@csufresno.edu

Finalists: will be invited to interview and conduct a
teaching demonstration on an assigned topic

Teaching Associates additional information regarding
assignment:

The California State University Teaching Associate Classification
and Standards
• Evaluations: For details please view the
Academic Policy Manual, Section 311
• Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please
check with your department for your Base Salary. The monthly salary
is calculated based on the Weighted Teaching Units assigned.
• Salary Schedule: The CSU Salary Schedule can be found
here (Class Code = 2354 for Teaching Associates).
• Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or
Program Coordinator after consultation with the teaching
associate.
• 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 teaching associate
position.
• Teaching Associate is a student position for those actively
enrolled in a graduate program at Fresno State.
• Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on
campus.

About the Campus

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 36th in the nation by Washington
Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings, and ranked

25th in the nationin 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.

Fresno State’s Principles of Community

These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff,
and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be. Find out
more about our Principles of Community here.

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We
focus on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering
lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow,
promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of
world cultures. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual
respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and
student success. Through academic programs, student organizations
and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we
encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. Members
of the University community are expected to work effectively with
faculty, staff, and students who represent many perspectives,
beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive,
respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.

Our Students

California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our
students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been
recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian
American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
(AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement
Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching.

Other Campus Information

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety
Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,
California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting
statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online
at https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html.
Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police
Department.

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.

California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free,
and vapor-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and
implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with
applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and
regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit
discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a
protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital
status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical
condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to
diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and
retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal
opportunity employer.

The California State University System strongly recommends the
COVID-19 vaccination and booster for all individuals who access any
in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) as stated in the
revised policy effective April 2023,
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Other Safety Measures.You can find
more information here.

Advertised:19 Mar 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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