26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) Chemistry & Biochemistry

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

(Dept. Webpage)

College of Science and Mathematics

Position Overview:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate Associates typically are responsible for providing laboratory instruction for general education is determined by successfulTA eligibility department eligibility and adequate funding.

• The department is seeking TA applicants for sections of CHEM 1A lab and CHEM 3A lab.
• TAs will teach sections of CHEM 1A lab or CHEM 3A lab the followingsemester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the Chemistry and Biochemistry 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 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;
• Spring 2027: January 15 2027 May 26 2027

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)
• No more than 7.5-units

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:

• Perform laboratory or discussion section instruction for one or more course offerings
• Create a laboratory or discussion classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Use of Canvas or designated learning management system (LMS)
• Create assignments for students
• Prepare course materials e.g. organizational set-up of lab materials or quizzes
• Respond to and evaluate student writing
• Administer examinations
• Assist with proctoring examinations for lecture sections
• Assess student performance on lab exams/assignments and help faculty instructor integrate laboratory performance by each student into their final course grades
• Supervise small discussion groups
• Assist students outside of class or laboratory hours including but not limited to holding office hours and by appointment
• Attend TA orientation sessions at the beginning of the semester
• Attend meetings scheduled by the faculty or staff for purposes of briefing coordination and discussion of course content
• Show responsiveness to improvement suggestions from faculty coordinator and student evaluations of instructional performance
• Complete appropriate safety training sessions and ensure that students in laboratory sections are following safety procedures
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures
• Perform other assignments supportive of university instruction
• Operate in a collegial fashion with members of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department and with other University employees

Qualifications:A candidate for the position of teaching associate in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry must meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Admission to and concurrent enrollment in the Fresno State Chemistry Masters Program in good academic standing.
2. Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
3. Demonstrated satisfactory progress towards the degree.
4. Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
5. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Application Procedures:The review of applications will begin in Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date.

*For full consideration the application and all required materials must be submitted by June 31st; consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

The following documents are required to upload:

1. 1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. List of three references. The online application will request you to enter your three references separate from your C.V. The letters of reference 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

Inquiries: For application inquiries email Marie Buckley

Finalists: may be asked for an interview

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.

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