25-26 AY Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) - Plant Science

CSU Careers•Fresno, CA

23h•$18

About The Position

Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Department of Plant Science Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Position Overview: The Department of Plant Science is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants. The successful applicant will offer instructional assistance to faculty in the Department of Plant Science at California State University, Fresno. Under supervision, an Instructional Assistant will perform grading for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in the Department of Plant Science over the course of an academic term. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Instructional Student Assistant to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made. Anticipated Appointment Dates : This position is open until it is filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified. Fall 2025: August 18, 2025 - December 22, 2025 Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 - May 22, 2026 Department Overview The Department of Plant Science at California State University, Fresno is located in the nation's most productive agricultural valley. Our graduates acquire a sound academic background that is deeply rooted in field-based experience in the broad array of disciplines within Plant Science. These include pomology, olericulture, agronomy, environmental horticulture, soils, irrigation, economic entomology, plant pathology, weed science, and mechanized agriculture. Our faculty hold advanced degrees in these disciplines, and regularly integrate this knowledge directly in the field and laboratories. The university's 1000 acre agricultural laboratory is home to cutting-edge horticultural and agronomic practices, using the latest innovations in crop production, including mechanization, irrigation, soil fertility, propagation, and pest management. Our graduates are sought after by many of the world's leading agricultural industries.

Requirements

Minimum GPA 3.0
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background.