Teaching Associate - Math 160W: Calculus with Applications, I Workshop (Fall 2026)

Fall 2026•San Marcos, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics is accepting applications for Unit 11 Teaching Associate positions for the Fall 2026. Attends assigned class time and provides classroom instruction for course number MATH 150. Must attend every class time and lead classroom discussion under supervision of faculty member. Prepares syllabus, prepares lesson plan and course materials collaboratively for each class and maintains expertise in subject area. Prepare class syllabus based on the template provided by the supervising faculty member. Identify course requirements and reading materials for students. Make assignments to students such as homework assignments, quizzes, exams, reports, etc. Read and stay current with recent developments in the field. Assesses student performance and determines course grades for each student Determine grading scale and grading criteria for all assignments. Grade student work using well defined grading rubric. Determine overall course grade for each student. Provides assistance to students during office hours Hold weekly office hours and provide assistance to students as needed. This position also includes the requirement to fully participate in the Math Teaching Associate Training Workshop to be held during on August 25, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status. The Teaching Associate classification provides currently enrolled or admitted CSU graduate students with parttime employment offering practical teaching experience in fields related to their advanced study. They teach university courses and may also assist faculty or teaching staff with various professional and technical activities. Work assignments are closely associated with their program of study or the academic department in which they are enrolled.

Requirements

Admission or registration as a CSUSM student
Knowledge of subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment.
Ability to instruct and evaluate students.
Ability to learn and perform assigned work.
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
Accept responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching Math 115
Participation in the Teaching Associate Pre-instruction workshop

Responsibilities

Attend assigned class time and provide classroom instruction for course number MATH 150.
Attend every class time and lead classroom discussion under supervision of faculty member.
Prepare class syllabus based on the template provided by the supervising faculty member.
Identify course requirements and reading materials for students.
Make assignments to students such as homework assignments, quizzes, exams, reports, etc.
Read and stay current with recent developments in the field.
Assess student performance and determine course grades for each student.
Determine grading scale and grading criteria for all assignments.
Grade student work using well defined grading rubric.
Determine overall course grade for each student.
Hold weekly office hours and provide assistance to students as needed.
Fully participate in the Math Teaching Associate Training Workshop to be held during on August 25, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.