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25-26 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Physics

The California State University, Fresno, California, United States, 93650

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25-26 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Physics

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546500 Work type:

Teaching Associate Location:

Fresno Categories:

Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

The Department of Physics seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility, department eligibility, and adequate funding. The department is seeking TA applicants for lab sections of PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B, PHYS 4A, PHYS 4B, PHYS 10, PSCI 21, and NSCI 1A. TAs will teach sections of physics labs the following semester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the Physics Department. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TAs 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 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 Hours/Units per week:

Students can work up to 20 hours per week. 1 unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week (40 hrs x 1-unit/15-unit). The typical range for labs is between 1.3-wtus - 5.2-wtus (dependent on courses and the number of section(s) assigned). The typical range for lectures is between 3-6 units (dependent on courses and the number of section(s) assigned). No more than 7.5 units. Job Duties

may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the teaching associate will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course: Instruct and manage the classroom Create or implement course design and assignment sequence Prepare course materials and classroom activities Respond to and evaluate student writing Review and grade lab assignments Assess student performance, including giving course grades Assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester Attend monthly lab meetings Proctor exams Teach beginning lab course (as instructor of record) Qualifications:

A candidate for the position of teaching associate in the Department of Physics must meet the following minimum qualifications: Admission to the MS Program in the Department of Physics, in good academic standing. Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree. Demonstrated satisfactory progress towards the degree. Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in physics or related field. Application Procedures:

The review of applications will begin in Spring 2025 for a Fall 2025 start date. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by June 30th; consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. The following documents are required to upload: Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. Curriculum Vita, or résumé. List of three references. Inquiries:

For application inquiries, please email dougs@mail.fresnostate.edu Finalists may be asked for an interview. About the Campus:

California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada. California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status.

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