About The Position

Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) in this classification perform teaching, grading and/or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. The work may be performed on-campus or at an off-campus public agency or private non-profit organization under an agreement with a campus in the CSU system. Students applying for ISA positions must be admitted or registered as a CSU student. 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, Graduate Assistant, and Student Assistant) are restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to full-time during academic break periods. The 20 hour per week maximum includes hours worked in all positions. Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) work with English faculty to provide support to students in English courses. ISAs work one-on-one, or in small groups to assist students with research strategies, writing, and course material. ISAs collaborate with faculty to meet the needs of the students in their classes. Additional position responsibilities may include grading and other forms of instructional support.

Requirements

  • Instructional Student Assistants must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work
  • Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students
  • Accept responsibility
  • Completion of specific coursework may be required in order to teach, grade or tutor a course
  • Admission or registration as an Humboldt student is required
  • Completion of ENGL 102/103, ENGL 104 or equivalent writing course that meets Cal Poly Humboldt’s GE Written Communication requirement with a grade of B or better

Nice To Haves

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate English majors or graduate students in the M.A. English program will be given preference for the position
  • Students who have taken English 450 (Tutoring Developing Writers) or who have tutoring experience in reading, facilitating discussion, and/or writing are encouraged to apply
  • Applicants who have demonstrated understanding of antiracist and inclusive classroom practices are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

  • Work with English faculty to provide support to students in English courses
  • Work one-on-one, or in small groups to assist students with research strategies, writing, and course material
  • Collaborate with faculty to meet the needs of the students in their classes
  • Grading
  • Other forms of instructional support

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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