Asian American Studies - Graduate Assistant Pool

California State University, Fullerton • Fullerton, CA

3d • $3,090 - $5,783 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Asian American Studies (ASAM) at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Graduate Assistant Pool. We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students to assist ASAM faculty in various academic and departmental activities. This is a pool of Graduate Assistants for the department to draw on as necessary. Appointments from the pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants may be offered employment on very short notice.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student in at least their second year at CSUF.
• Demonstrate ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Completed coursework focusing on Ethnic Studies, preferably at least one course in Asian American Studies, African American Studies, and Chicana/o Studies.
• Earn an average of 3.5 in courses in Ethnic Studies coursework.
• Excellent organizational skills (e.g. time management, communication, self-motivation, attention to detail).
• Excellent interpersonal skills (e.g. active listening, teamwork, patience, flexibility, responsibility).
• Excellent writing skills.
• Must be able to work a total of 5-15 hours a week.
• Position is in-person and remote, per approval.
• Interested candidate must be available to attend mandatory in-person training. Dates/Time/Location: TBD.

Nice To Haves

• Research Skills (e.g. compiling annotated bibliography)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

• Attend course lectures
• Prepare for class sessions
• Hold office hours per week
• Evaluate student assignments
• Proctor examinations
• Perform individual and/or group tutoring
• Provide research assistance
• Provide support for promotion of classes and department activities

Benefits

• Appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.
• Initial appointments are for one semester only.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level