Graduate Assistant Pool in Department of Forestry, Fire, and Rangeland Management (Academic Year 26/27)
About The Position
Under immediate supervision, Graduate Assistants (GA) provide non-teaching assistance to faculty members and gain practical experience in fields related to their advanced study. GA work may involve supervising students in a classroom, workshop, or laboratory (where final responsibility for the class and its entire instruction, including the performance of the GA, is vested in a member of the faculty); training 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; tutoring students; and other related work. Students applying for GA positions must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at Humboldt. Academic Student Employees may not concurrently hold a faculty or staff position. Students with assignments in more than one student classification (i.e., Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, and Student Assistant) are restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year. The 20 hour per week maximum includes hours worked in all positions.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program at Humboldt
- Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline in which assigned
- Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment
- Ability to supervise, assist, and train students
- Ability to assist faculty in the conduct of special projects/research within the discipline
- Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work (for initial appointment)
- Evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree (for subsequent appointment)
- Equivalent to completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree and registration in a CSU graduate degree program
- Advanced coursework and experience in Forestry, Fire, and Rangeland Management relevant to the course assignment
Nice To Haves
- Students enrolled in credential programs are not eligible for this position.
Responsibilities
- Provide general support in laboratory settings, including supervision and facilitation of student research projects
- Maintain inventory and track laboratory equipment, supplies, and teaching/research collections
- Assist with laboratory preparation and the processing of artifacts and specimens, as needed
- Mentoring
- Laboratory preparation
- Field trip support
- Data management
- Holding office hours
Benefits
- Up to approx. $1,217.00/month
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
