2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Music
About The Position
The Department of Music at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is seeking graduate students for Graduate Assistant positions for the 2026-27 academic year. These positions offer practical experience related to advanced study and provide non-teaching assistance to faculty members. The role may involve research assistance, handling or training others in the use of equipment, assisting faculty with course materials, participating in student work evaluation, and tutoring students. The specific duties will depend on the assigned area and faculty supervisor's needs. The appointment dates include Summer 2026, 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.
Requirements
- Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Music.
- Graduate Assistant must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program.
- Admissions to the Master Program in the Department of Music, 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.
- Disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years (after meeting minimum qualifications).
Nice To Haves
- The successful applicant will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
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 student 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
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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