Department of English Teaching Associate (TA) Pool

About the role

Teaching Associate will teach one 3-unit section of English 1070A or English 1210. The position involves preparing a syllabus and assignments, creating lessons and class activities, attending class weekly for the duration of the semester, grading assignments, holding weekly office hours, and responding to student communication in a timely manner. Teaching Associates will also attend a pre-teaching orientation held before classes begin.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a syllabus and assignments
• Create lessons and class activities
• Attend class weekly for the duration of the semester
• Grade assignments
• Hold weekly office hours
• Respond to student communication in a timely manner
• Attend pre-teaching course planning sessions during the week before classes begin in Fall

Requirements

• Must be a student in the MA in English & Writing Studies program at CSUSB
• Enrolled in good standing as a classified graduate student in the M.A. in English & Writing Studies program
• To teach Eng 1070A: First-Year Composition, must have completed the following prerequisite courses with a grade of B or better:
• Eng 6120: Contemporary Discourse and Composition Theory
• One praxis course chosen from: ENG 6600, 6300, 6570, 6580, or 6260
• Eng 6620: An internship in a FYC course or writing-intensive course
• To teach Eng 1210: Diversity Literature and Social Justice, must have completed the following prerequisite courses with a grade of B or better:
• At least one graduate literature seminar
• A praxis course, preferably ENG 6590 Approaches to Teaching College-Level Literature
• (Other praxis courses include ENG 6300, ENG 6570, ENG 6580, ENG 6600)
• Eng 6120: Contemporary Discourse and Composition Theory (because 1210 is a designated Writing Intensive course)
• An internship (ENG 6620) in either a literature or a composition course
• Not have previously held a Teaching Associateship in the program
• Maintain academic eligibility throughout the employment period (enrolled, with 3.5 GPA or higher)
• Be available to teach courses at time assigned (MW or TR mornings or afternoons)
• Attend pre-teaching course planning sessions during the day the week before classes begin in Fall

Qualifications

• Accept responsibility and have the ability to relate well to others

Skills

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines

Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. (Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

Teaching Associate - Academic Year (2354) Range 1 $3,245 - $7,598 Per Month

Teaching Associate - Academic Year (2354) Range 2 $3,826 - $9,576 Per Month

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Available to teach courses at time assigned (MW or TR mornings or afternoons).

Contact Information

To find out more about the Department English visit our website: https://www.csusb.edu/english

To find out more about the MA in English & Writing Studies, go to: https://www.csusb.edu/english-writing-studies

For More Information Regarding The Position, Please Contact the Department Chair Dr. Jessica Luck (909)537-5824 jluck@csusb.edu

Administrative Support: Reyes Ortega Gonzalez (909)537-3825 reyes.OrtegaGonzalez@csusb.edu