Graduate Assistant Pool in Department of Fisheries Biology (Academic Year 25/26)

California State University System • Humboldt, CA

107d • $1,622

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant (GA) position in the Department of Fisheries Biology provides non-teaching assistance to faculty members while allowing GAs to gain practical experience in their field of study. Responsibilities may include supervising students in various settings, training students in equipment use, assisting faculty with research and course material preparation, evaluating student work, tutoring, and other related tasks. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at Humboldt and cannot hold concurrent faculty or staff positions. The maximum work hours for GAs across all positions is 20 hours per week during the academic year.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the subject matter in Fisheries Biology.
• Ability to relate well to others in an academic environment.
• Ability to supervise, assist, and train students.
• Evidence of satisfactory academic achievement for initial appointment.
• Evidence of satisfactory progress toward degree completion for subsequent appointments.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree and enrollment in a CSU graduate degree program.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced coursework and experience in Fisheries Biology relevant to the course assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students and lead instructors to enhance student learning.
• Teach, mentor, and assist in laboratory preparation.
• Provide field trip assistance and manage data.
• Hold office hours for student support.

Benefits

• Practical experience in the field of study.
• Opportunity to work closely with faculty and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees