Spring 2026- Graduate Assistant: American Indian Studies
About The Position
Graduate Assistant for the American Indian Studies Program Housed under Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department Position Overview: The Department of American Indian Studies seeks students as Graduate Assistants. Appointments are contingent upon adequate funding. The Graduate Assistant is a student position for those actively enrolled in a graduate program at Fresno State. Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Graduate Assistants to the courses or duties that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, appointments may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made. Anticipated Appointment Dates: This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified. Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Requirements
- Minimum GPA 3.0; Applicants with a 3.5 or higher are preferred
- International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 or better
- Must enroll in at least 6 units (three of which must be graduate units) for the semester or in two courses applicable to program of study
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background
- For those who have previously held a TA position at Fresno State, peer and student evaluations will be reviewed and considered as part of the selection process.
- Experience with GIS and/or other mapping software.
Responsibilities
- Compiling water and farm data for the San Joaquin Valley from existing Groundwater Sustainability Agency databases
- Compiling California water data from state water databases
- Compiling Tribal and Allottee data from California state databases
- Creating water maps and Tribal water maps for the San Joaquin Valley.
- Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials
- Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
