2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - History
About The Position
The Department of History at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is seeking graduate students for a 12-month Graduate Assistant position. This role involves providing non-teaching assistance to faculty members in the instruction of History classes. The appointment dates are Fall 2026 (August 21, 2026 – December 23, 2026) and Spring 2027 (January 21, 2027– May 29, 2027). Students can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester. The specific duties will depend on the faculty member and the assigned area, but may include research assistance, preparing course materials, tutoring students, evaluating student work, holding office hours, and proctoring examinations.
Requirements
- Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of History
- Currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program
- Admissions to the Master Program in the Department of History, in good academic standing
- Enrollment in course(s) for the semester towards the degree
- Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment
- 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 enrollment in program of graduate study in this department
- Proof of GET enrollment summary (Class Schedule - PDF)
- Provide two references, including name, company, and contact number. One reference must include a current supervisor or professor.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Satisfactorily completed background check
- Disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years (after meeting minimum qualifications and before offer of employment)
Nice To Haves
- Cover Letter
- Updated curriculum vitae (should include work history)
- Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty member
- Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study
- Assist with handling/or training other students in the use of equipment or other resources
- Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials
- Participate in evaluation of students work
- Tutoring students
- Read and evaluate student papers
- Maintain/submit student records
- Hold office hours
- Proctor examinations
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
