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Asian American Studies - Instructional Student Assistant Pool 26-27 AY

California State University

Fullerton, CA • On-site

$17.86 - $23.84/hr

Part-time

Posted 25 days ago


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Asian American Studies - Instructional Student Assistant Pool 26-27 AY

Apply now Job no: 559130
Work type: Instructional Student Assistant, Instructional Student Assistant - Federal Work Study
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services

Department of Asian American Studies
Instructional Student Assistant Pool 26-27 AY

POSITION

The Department of Asian American Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Instructional Student Assistant Pool.

We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students to provide grading support for introductory Asian American Studies or Ethnic Studies classes. This is a pool of ISAs for the department to draw on as necessary.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently enrolled graduate student at CSUF in good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation, academic dismissal).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Dropbox, Outlook, and Zoom, and willingness to learn course specific software and platforms, such as Canvas, to better assist students.
  • Ability to learn and perform assigned work and to be available for meetings with supervising faculty member.
  • Ability to follow oral or written instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and undergraduate students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a culturally diverse population of students.
  • Effective organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Preference will be given to applicants with formal study and/or work experience in an ethnic studies-related field or discipline, such as African American studies, Chicana/o studies, women and gender studies, American studies, sociology, history, psychology, English, political science, liberal studies, philosophy, anthropology, social work, public health, and counseling.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with prior ISA or GA work experience.
  • Students with Federal Work Study award

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

  • Resume
  • FASFA Federal Work Study (FWS) Award Summary (if applicable)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Eliza Noh, enoh@fullerton.edu

COMPENSATION

All Instructional Student Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.  Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range: $17.86 - $23.84 per hour
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualification, not to exceed $20.00

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

 

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

TITLE IX

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

EDUCATION CODE 89521 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantial allegation of misconduct.

Advertised: 14 Jul 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 May 2027 Pacific Daylight Time

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