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2026-27 AY Teaching Associate - Computer Science
Job no: 558913
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time
College: College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Technology
Position Title: 2026-27 AY Teaching Associate - Computer Science
Department of Computer Science
Teaching Associate - Academic Year
Position Details:
The Department of Computer Science seeks graduate students as applicants for Teaching Associates. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instructions.

• The department is seeking TA applicants for section of various courses.
• TAs will teach sections of various courses that following semester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the Computer Science Department.

Teaching Associate-academic year are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TA to the course(s) 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 opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.

• Fall 2026: August 21, 2026 - December 23, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 21, 2027 - May 29, 2027

Hours/Units per week: Students can work up to 20-hours per week;

• No more than 7.5 units can be assigned per semester

Job Duties: may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific courses to which the teaching associate will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:
Under supervision of faculty, successful candidate will teach lecture/activity/laboratory sections as assigned by the department. Typically, the assigned sections are activity or laboratory sections. Successful candidates will be required to attend weekly meetings, grade assignments, may be expected to lecture and hold office hours, and assist the instructor in proctoring exams.

• Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester
• Instruct and manage classroom
• Create or implement course design and assignment sequence
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities
• Administer examinations
• Assess student performance, including give course grades
• Maintain office hours
• Tutoring student

Minimum Qualifications:
Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Computer Science. Teaching Associates must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program. The successful applicant will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

• Admissions to the Master Program in the Department of Computer Science, in good academic standing
• Enrollment in course(s) for the semester 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
• Demonstrate commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Salary:
Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for a Teaching Associate- Academic Year: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2024)
Salary Range: $3,245 - $7,598
The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new Teaching Associate are hired at the minimum rate. Time base and hours will depend upon need.
The University:
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.
Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County's dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.
Application Procedure: The review of application will begin in Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date.
Availability of positions are contingent upon departmental need. Early submissions are encouraged.
Required Documentation:
Please submit the following with the employment application at the Apply link listed below:

1. Cover Letter
2. Updated curriculum vitae (should include work history).
3. 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.
4. Proof of enrollment in program of graduate study in this department [note: if interdisciplinary, use "in a program of graduate study related to this assignment].
5. Proof of GET enrollment summary (Class Schedule - PDF).
6. Provide two references, including name, company, and contact number. One reference must include a current supervisor. These references will be contacted prior to hiring.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application:
Deadline: For full consideration, the application and all requirement materials must be submitted by June 15, 2026 consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
To apply: please click the Apply Now icon or visit https://careers.calstatela.edu.
Please address all questions to the department administrative coordinator Valentina Ovasapyan at: vovasapyan@calstatela.edu.
Note: 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 as a condition of employment.
Beginning January 1, 2022, campuses may not hire or reappoint an Employee to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Requests for exceptions are very limited based on CSU Policy and must have prior written approval from the University President.
Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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 seven 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 sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment:
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. California State University, Los Angeles complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University, Los Angeles is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University, Los Angeles, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER
Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.
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