Division of Politics Administration & Justice Graduate Assistant Pool
POSITION
The Division of Politics Administration & Justice at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Graduate Assistant Pool.
We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the Social Sciences to work in the following subject areas:
Political Science
Public Administration
Criminal Justice
This is a pool of Graduate Assistants for the department to draw on as necessary.
APPOINTMENTS FROM THE POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.
Graduate Assistants Assigned to Classes: POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Attend course lectures
Preparation of supplemental materials
Hold weekly office hours as requested by faculty
Read and evaluate student exams and papers
Proctor exams
Maintain student records
Organize study/review sessions as requested by faculty
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Active enrollment as a graduate student in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
A BA/BS degree in Political Science or related field or equivalent experience.
Candidates should be in good academic standing
Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students including first-generation college students
Demonstrated potential to work cooperatively and professionally with faculty staff and other students
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong undergraduate and/or graduate academic record
Classroom experience (e.g. supplemental instruction tutorial work or previous GA experience)
Schedule availability to accommodate the needs of the Division of Politics Administration and Justice.
HOW TO APPLY
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:
Letter of application addressing interest in and qualifications for the position. Indicate preference for type of position (assigned to classes advising office and/or floating position)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
List of availability (Monday Friday)
Provide printed proof of enrollment for Fall 2025/Spring 2026
Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Phillip Kopp Department Chair Division of Politics Administration and Justice at
COMPENSATION
All Graduate Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers. Initial appointments are for one semester only.
Classification Range: $3245 to $6072 per month Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications not to exceed $3800
The full-time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the time base assigned.
MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a mandated 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.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE
This offer maybe contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.
Please note that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Graduate Assistants rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.
OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.
Division of Politics Administration & JusticeGraduate Assistant PoolPOSITIONThe Division of Politics Administration & Justice at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Graduate Assistant Pool.We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the Social Sciences to work in the follow...
Division of Politics Administration & Justice Graduate Assistant Pool
POSITION
The Division of Politics Administration & Justice at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Graduate Assistant Pool.
We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the Social Sciences to work in the following subject areas:
Political Science
Public Administration
Criminal Justice
This is a pool of Graduate Assistants for the department to draw on as necessary.
APPOINTMENTS FROM THE POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.
Graduate Assistants Assigned to Classes: POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Attend course lectures
Preparation of supplemental materials
Hold weekly office hours as requested by faculty
Read and evaluate student exams and papers
Proctor exams
Maintain student records
Organize study/review sessions as requested by faculty
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Active enrollment as a graduate student in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
A BA/BS degree in Political Science or related field or equivalent experience.
Candidates should be in good academic standing
Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students including first-generation college students
Demonstrated potential to work cooperatively and professionally with faculty staff and other students
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong undergraduate and/or graduate academic record
Classroom experience (e.g. supplemental instruction tutorial work or previous GA experience)
Schedule availability to accommodate the needs of the Division of Politics Administration and Justice.
HOW TO APPLY
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:
Letter of application addressing interest in and qualifications for the position. Indicate preference for type of position (assigned to classes advising office and/or floating position)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
List of availability (Monday Friday)
Provide printed proof of enrollment for Fall 2025/Spring 2026
Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Phillip Kopp Department Chair Division of Politics Administration and Justice at
COMPENSATION
All Graduate Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers. Initial appointments are for one semester only.
Classification Range: $3245 to $6072 per month Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications not to exceed $3800
The full-time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the time base assigned.
MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a mandated 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.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE
This offer maybe contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.
Please note that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Graduate Assistants rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.
OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.