Biological Science – Teaching Associate Pool

Department of Biological Science
Teaching Associate Pool

POSITION

The Department of Biological Science at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Teaching Associate Pool.

We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the Biological Science Department (or in a related graduate program) to teach in the following lab classes:  

• BIOL101L Elements of Biology Lab
• BIOL151 Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab
• BIOL152 Evolution and Organismal Biology Lab*
• BIOL191B Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology Biology Lab
• BIOL202 Microbiology for Nursing Lab
• BIOL253L Cellular and Molecular Biology Skills Lab
• BIOL254L Research Skills in Ecology and Organismal Biology Lab*
• BIOL302 General Microbiology Lab
• BIOL310L Human Physiology Lab
• BIOL361 Human Anatomy Lab
• BIOL362 Mammalian Physiology Lab
• BIOL424 Immunology Lab

*These labs have weekend field trips.

A Teaching Associate (TA) is a CSUF graduate student who is appointed part-time, usually to teach credit-bearing in person lab courses.  Responsibility for a course will be vested in the TA under the direct supervision of an appropriate faculty member.  Teaching assignments may include multi-section coordinated courses, in which TAs must abide by all coordinated course policies, including the conditions contained in the general syllabi, Department, and CSU policies.

Duties may include the following:

• Providing classroom instruction
• Preparing course materials and administering assignments to students
• Administering examinations/practicums, grading student work and otherwise assessing student performance, and determining course grades
• Returning student work and submitting grades on time
• Attending all lab preparatory weekly meetings.
• Participating in all class field trips.
• Holding scheduled office hours
• Diligently checking emails and responding within 24 hours
• Meeting the expectations of TAs and for the specific course, as established by the Department and supervising faculty member
• Complete all required training

The successful Teaching Associate application and interview will show strong evidence of:

• Content knowledge of the various areas listed above
• Spoken English communication skills
• Written English communication skills
• Computer skills
• Professional presentation and demeanor

This is a pool of Teaching Associate 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. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Admitted to CSUF and currently enrolled graduate student at CSUF in good academic standing.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biological Science, Biological Sciences or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a culturally diverse population of students, including first-generation college students.
• Able to work in the US.  International students who are just entering the country for the first time in late August or January and do not have a Social Security number will need to wait until the following term for employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled graduate student in the Biological Science Department in good academic standing at CSUF
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the course(s) to which the individual is assigned
• Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively
• For the initial appointment, evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work (transcripts)

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:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Schedule of Class/es enrolled in
• Schedule of availabilities to work
• If selected, you will be required to complete the necessary driving forms and trainings

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Karen Lau, Biological Science Department Coordinator, at [email protected].

COMPENSATION

All Teaching Associate appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.  Appointments are semester basis. 

Classification Range: $3,245 to $7,598 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $5,200

The full-time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the time base assigned.

For a description of potential benefits, go to: https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/health-benefits.html

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.

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.

TITLE IX

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is 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. Teaching Associates 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.

EDUCATION CODE 89521 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantial allegation of misconduct.