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Master of Social Work Graduate Assistant - RSCA
Job no: 561300
Work type: Graduate Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Graduate Assistant Employment Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION:
***OPEN TO CURRENT STANISLAUS STATE STUDENTS, CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ELIGIBILE TO ENROLL ONLY***
The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program invites applications for one Graduate Assistant to support the evaluation of an innovative Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA) project focused on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) simulation software into social work education.
The AI Simulation Lab uses AI-generated client avatars and interactive case simulations to enhance MSW students' clinical engagement, interviewing, psychosocial assessment, ethical decision-making, and documentation skills. The Graduate Assistant will assist with the evaluation of the project and contribute to understanding the effectiveness of AI-enhanced clinical education.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Co-PIs, the Graduate Assistant will support evaluation activities for the AI Simulation Lab project. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with developing and refining project evaluation instruments, including surveys, assessment rubrics, and focus group protocols.
• Support the administration and management of Qualtrics surveys and project data.
• Conduct literature reviews related to AI in social work education, and simulation-based learning.
• Organize and manage quantitative and qualitative data.
• Assist with qualitative coding, data analysis, and interpretation in collaboration with the faculty.
• Support focus group planning, note-taking, and transcription coordination.
• Assist in preparing reports and other dissemination materials.
• Attend project meetings and provide regular updates on assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned.
Wage/Salary: $255.60 monthly
Hours per Week: 3 hours
Location: Turlock, California
# of Openings: 1
Expected Start Date: September 14, 2026
Expected End Date: May 1, 2027
Point of Contact Person: Dr. Shradha Tibrewal (stibrewal@csustan.edu)
Deadline to Apply: September 8, 2026
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Interest in research, program evaluation, or the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
• Experience with Qualtrics, Excel, SPSS, or other data analysis software.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, simulation-based learning, or educational technology.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing research findings.
• Strong academic writing skills.
HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:
A complete application must include a resume, cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant experience, available work schedule and class schedule indicating required enrollment as per the Student Employment Policies (See https://www.csustan.edu/fa/unit-11-academic-student-employee-hiringinformation)
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Dr. Shradha Tibrewal
Department of Social Work
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
stibrewal@csustan.edu
To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
CAMPUS & AREA:
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/Supplement_English.pdf.
Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, crime report statistics are available at: http://www.csustan.edu/UPD/pages/CampusCrimeStatistics/index.html
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE
The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Advertised: Aug 21 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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