2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Geography, Geology and Environment

CSU Careers • Los Angeles, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Geography, Geology, and Environment seeks graduate students as applicants for Graduate Assistant to assist faculty in the instruction of geography or geology classes. This position is opened until filled. Anticipated Appointment Dates: Fall 2026: August 21, 2026 – December 23, 2026, 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 Geography, Geology, and Environment.
• Graduate Assistant must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program.
• The successful applicant will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
• Admissions to the Master Program in the Department of Geography, Geology, and Environment, 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 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.
• Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed.
• Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
• Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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
• Read and evaluate student work
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level