25-26 AY Graduate Assistant GA - Music
25-26 AY Graduate Assistant GA - Music
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Graduate Assistant for the School of Music Website
College of Arts & Humanities
Position Overview:
The School of Music seeks students as Graduate Assistants. Appointments are contingent upon adequate funding.
Choral Manager
Jazz Manager
Band (Wind Orchestra) Manager
Marching Band 2 GAs
Opera Workshop (Sp. 2026 Only)
Music Librarian (Orchestra Band Choral)
The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Graduate Assistants to the courses or duties that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes appointments 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 20hours per week;
1unit is equivalent to 2.66 hrs per week 40hrs x 1unit/15unit)
No more than 6 units (or not to exceed 7.50 total WTUs in one semester which equates to 20hours per week)
Job Dutiesmay include the following but will be dependent upon the specific area to which the GA will be assigned as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty supervisor.
Provide professional nonteaching assistance to faculty members
Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study
May involve supervising students in a classroom workshop or laboratory (final responsibility is vested in a member of the faculty);
Provide training students in the use of equipment or other resources;
Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials
Participate in evaluation of students work;
Tutoring students
Qualifications:
Minimum GPA 3.0;Applicants with a 3.5 or higher are preferred
International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 or better
Must enroll in at least 6 units (three of which must be graduate units) for the semester or in two courses applicable to program of study
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic background
For those who have previously held a TA position at Fresno State peer and student evaluations will be reviewed and considered as part of the selection process.
Must be a student fully admitted in the M.A. in Music and in good academic standing.
Application Procedures The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. The following documents are required to upload:
Curriculum Vita or Curriculum Vita or CV is the academic equivalent of a rsum. 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.
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 . 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 institutions 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.
References: You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references. The committee may request letters (do not upload letters).
Finalists may be asked for an interview.
Inquiries: Please contact Dr. Cari Earnhart School of Music Chair
The California State University Graduate Assistant Classification and Standards
Evaluations: GAs 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 monthly salary is calculated based on the Weighted Teaching Units assigned.
Salary Schedule: The CSU salary schedule can be found here (Class Code 2355 for Graduate Assistants).
Assignments: Assignments are made by the Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the teaching associate.
The Graduate Assistant is a student position for those actively enrolled in a graduate program at Fresno are limited to 20hours of parttime work on campus.
About the Campus
California State University Fresno is a forwardlooking and diverse institution located in Californias 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 36thin the nation byWashington Monthlys 2022 National University Rankings and ranked 25thin the nation inMONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 Doctoral Universities High research activities university perCarnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Fresno States Principles of Community
These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty staff and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to 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 toserving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has beenrecognized as a HispanicServing Institution (HSI); an AsianAmerican/Native American/Pacific IslanderServing Institution(AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community EngagementClassification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement ofTeaching.
Other Campus Information
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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.
California State University Fresno is a tobaccofree smokefree and vaporfree campus. For more information please click http://fresnostate/adminserv/smokefree/
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 States 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 COVID19 vaccination and booster for all individuals who access any inperson program or activity (on or offcampus) as stated in the revised policy effective April 2023 COVID19 Vaccinations and Other Safety Measures. You can find more informationhere.
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