2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Political Science
About The Position
The Department of Political Science seeks graduate students as applicants for Graduate Assistant. This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified. Students can work up to 20-hours per week during the semester. Job Duties may include providing professional non-teaching assistance to faculty members, offering research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study, assisting with handling or training other students in the use of equipment or other resources, assisting faculty with research and preparation of course materials, participating in the evaluation of students' work, and tutoring students. These duties will be dependent upon the specific area to which the Graduate Assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty supervisor.
Requirements
- Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Political Science.
- Graduate Assistant must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program.
- The successful applicant will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
- Admissions to the Master Program in the Department of Political Science, in good academic standing
- Enrollment in course(s) for the semester towards the degree
- Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students
- Demonstrate commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Satisfactorily completed background check.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty member
- Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study
- Assisting with handling/or training other students in the use of equipment or other resources
- Assisting faculty with research and preparation of course materials
- Participate in evaluation of students' work
- Tutoring students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
