Instructional Student Assistant for Math

Position:Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for Mathematics

Position Overview:The Department of Mathematicsis seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants for the mathematics program.

The department is seeking qualified students for grading positions as Instructional Student Assistant for courses that are appropriate in our curriculum in any given semester. Students need to apply each semester. Faculty recommendations are welcomed.

Anticipated Appointment Dates:This position is open until it is filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available you will be notified.

• Fall 2026:August 17 2026 December 19 2026
• Spring 2027:January 20 2027 May 26 2027
• Hours: 0-20 hours per week.

Job Dutiesmay include the following but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:

• Provide instructional support to assigned instructors in mathematics by grading papers in a variety of mathematics courses or facilitating group work and discussions.
• Assist the instructor in lab/activity sessions and/or perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair in consultation with an appropriate faculty member.
• Departments website management.
• Canvas management.
• Perform individual and/or group academic support

Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Must have completed courses with a B or higher in which opening exists.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum Mathematics GPA 3.0
• Solid writing and speaking skills.
• Solid study skills and time management skills.

Application Procedures:The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. For full consideration the application and all required materials must be submitted by August 15 2026.

The following documents are required to upload:

1. 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 including specific math courses 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.
2. Current unofficial transcriptsfrom your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution please copy and combine these transcripts into one document.

1. transcripts. Make certain that each institution is clearly indicated within this document.

1. List of three references. The online application will request you to enter your three references separate from your C.V. The letters of referencemaybe requested by the committee. Be prepared to enter the following for each of your three referents:

1. First name
2. Last name
3. Type of reference
4. Organization
5. Position Title
6. Phone Number
7. E-mail address

1. Class Schedule and Available Work Schedule.

Inquiries:Please contact the department coordinator Andrea Garoutte at.

To apply: Please click theApply Nowbutton at the top of the page.

The California State University Instructional Student Assistant Classification and Qualification Standards

• Evaluations: ISAs may be evaluated perCBA Unit 11 Article 8
• Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The Salary range for Instructional Student Assistants starts at $17.86 per an hour.
• Assignments: Assignments are made by the Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the candidate.
• Duties Form: Per theCollective 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 Instructional Student Assistant position.
• Instructional Student Assistant positions are for matriculated students at CSUB.
• Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.

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