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Position: Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for Computer Science

Position Overview: The Department of CEECS is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants for the Computer Science program.

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 2026: August 17, 2026 - December 19, 2026

Spring 2027: January 20, 2027 - May 26, 2027

Hours: 0-20 hours per week.

Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:

• Provide instructional support to assigned instructors in Geological Science by grading papers in a variety of geology courses or facilitating group work and discussions.
• Assist the instructor in lab/activity sessions, and/or perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair in consultation with an appropriate faculty member.
• Maintain/submit students' records/grades.
• Canvas management.
• Perform individual and/or group academic support

Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Must have completed courses with a B or higher in which opening exists.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Minimum Mathematics GPA 3.0
• Solid writing and speaking skills.
• Solid study skills and time management skills.

Application Procedures: The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by July 15, 2026. Finalists may be asked for an interview.

The following documents are required to upload:

1. Curriculum Vita, or resume.  Your Curriculum Vita, or CV, is the academic equivalent of a resume.  It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.
2. Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education.  If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document. 

1.  transcripts. Make certain that each institution is clearly indicated within this document.

1. List of three references. The online application will request you to enter your three references separate from your C.V. The letters of references may be requested by the committee. Be prepared to enter the following for each of your three referents:

1. First name
2. Last name
3. Type of reference
4. Organization
5. Position Title
6. Phone Number
7. E-mail address

1. Class Schedule and Available Work Schedule.

Inquiries: Please contact the department coordinator, Stephanie Wilson at swilson43@csub.edu.

To apply: Please click the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page.

Instruction Student Assistant additional information regarding assignment:

The California State University Instructional Student Assistant Classification and Qualification Standards

• Evaluations: ISA's may be evaluated per CBA, Unit 11, Article 8 
• Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The Salary range for Instructional Student Assistants starts at $17.86 per an hour. 
• Assignments: Assignments are made by the Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the candidate.
• Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department Instructional Student Assistant position.
• Instructional Student Assistant positions are for matriculated students at CSUB. 
• Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.

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