History Graduate Assistant

CSU Careers • Turlock, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of History at California State University, Stanislaus seeks four Graduate Teaching Assistants for sections of HIST 1020 World Civilizations II and HIST 2600 Problems in US History during the Spring 2027 semester. This opportunity is open only to current Stanislaus State students who are currently enrolled or eligible to enroll. Applicants must be degree-seeking graduate students in History and registered during Spring 2027.

Graduate Assistants attend lectures, take notes, observe the instructor’s teaching methods, lead in-class discussions, and may deliver a lecture. They provide individualized and small-group tutoring during office hours, prepare a teaching portfolio, and work with the instructor to evaluate student work and provide feedback. The position averages 14 hours per week (0.35 FTE). Anticipated monthly pay is $1,192.80; the full-time monthly base rate is $3,408, based on FTE and number of days worked. The expected appointment dates are January 25, 2027, through June 1, 2027.

To apply, submit a resume, letter of application, available work schedule, and class schedule. The letter should state the number of graduate units completed before Spring 2027, overall graduate GPA, and relevant experience and qualifications. Applications are due November 2, 2026.

Requirements

• Be a current Stanislaus State student, currently enrolled or eligible to enroll.
• Be a degree-seeking graduate student in History registered during Spring 2027.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four Fall/Spring units.
• Submit a resume, letter of application, available work schedule, and class schedule indicating required enrollment.
• Include in the application letter the total graduate units completed before Spring 2027, overall graduate GPA, and relevant experience and qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Hold a bachelor's degree and be a currently enrolled degree-seeking graduate student in History.
• Seniority, satisfactory academic progress, and demonstrated experience and qualifications; these are stated as priorities in the competitive selection process.

Responsibilities

• Attend lectures and take notes.
• Observe the instructor’s pedagogical style and techniques.
• Lead in-class discussions and potentially give a class lecture (averaging 3 hours per week).
• Hold office hours and provide individualized and small-group tutoring for homework assignments and exam preparation (averaging 5 hours per week).
• Prepare a teaching portfolio that includes teaching materials and a teaching statement (averaging 2 hours per week).
• Work with the instructor to evaluate student work and provide feedback (averaging 4 hours per week).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level