25-26 AY Teaching Associate TA - English
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Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of English
College of Arts and Humanities
Position Overview:
The Department of English seeks graduate students as Teaching Associates Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom on successfulTA Eligibility and Department Eligibility and adequate funding the Department is seeking TA applicants for sections of English 5A.
Determinant on successful TA eligibility and Department Eligibility TAs will teach sections of English 5B the followingsemester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the English Department.
The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Teaching Associates 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:36 units (dependent on courses and numbers of section(s) assigned). Students are limited to working up to 20hours per week across all positions student positions.
- 1unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week 40hrs x 1unit/15unit)
- No more than 7.5units
Job Dutiesmay 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:
Create or implement course design and assignment sequence
- Instruct and manage the classroom
Prepare course materials and classroom activities
Respond to and evaluate student writing
Assess student performance including give course grades
Assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment
Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester
Enroll in and attend English 282 (Practicum for Teachers of Writing) once a week each semester as a condition of employment
Participate in programmatic assessment procedures
Teach beginning English course (as instructor of record)
Maintain office hours
Evaluate student work
Qualifications:A candidate for the position of teaching associate in the Department of English must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Must have courses in knowledge of and experience with literacy learning and the writing process.
Must be a student fully admitted to the MA or MFA Program in the Department of English in good academic standing and be enrolled in at least 6units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
Must demonstrate satisfactory progress towards the degree.
Should also have the ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
Enroll in and pass English 270 (Seminar in Writing Pedagogy: Theory and Practice) by the date of appointment to a TA position.
Preferred Qualifications:
The Hiring Committee also looks favorably upon applicants who have successfully completed courses in history of the English language grammar linguistics creative writing form and theory courses (Englishor teaching English as a second courses might include English 175T (Special Topics in Rhetoric and Writing) English 131 (Literacy Studies) CI 161 (Methods and Materials in Secondary Teaching) English 132S (Rhetoric Grammar Writing Instruction) and Linguistics 237 (Teaching Basic Written English).
Writing tutoring or teaching experience is preferred but not required.
Application Procedures:The review of applications will begin in Spring 2025 for a Fall 2025 start date.
*For full consideration the application and all required materials must be submitted by April 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 . 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.
- Curriculum Vita or rsum. Your 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 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. There 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
- Email address
- Writing Sample:a critical analysis or researched argument 510 pages long or so with works cited
Inquiries: For application inquiries please email Dr. Bo Wang at .
Finalists: may be asked for an interview
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 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.
We all play a role in fostering an inclusive work and learning environment of respect kindness collaboration and accountability where every member of the student body faculty staff and administration can thrive. Our Principles of Community reflect our core values of Discovery Diversity and Distinction as well as our deep commitment to our mission to boldly educate and empower students for success.
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 nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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.
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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.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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