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What is a graduate teaching associate?

Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) are graduate students, often pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, who assist faculty with teaching responsibilities at colleges or universities. Their duties can include leading discussion sections, grading assignments, holding office hours, and sometimes teaching classes independently. GTAs gain valuable teaching experience while supporting the academic mission of their department. These positions often provide a stipend and tuition assistance as part of a graduate program.

What are the typical responsibilities and expectations for a graduate teaching associate during a semester?

Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) often balance teaching duties with their own graduate studies. Typical responsibilities include leading discussion sections or labs, grading assignments and exams, holding office hours, and sometimes delivering lectures under the guidance of a faculty member. GTAs are also expected to communicate regularly with students and faculty, and contribute to curriculum development when appropriate. Clear time management and effective communication skills are essential for success in this collaborative, academically rigorous environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate teaching associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Teaching Associate, you need a solid academic background in your field, strong organizational skills, and experience or coursework in teaching or pedagogy. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard) and classroom technology is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage and motivate students are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to effectively support faculty, facilitate student learning, and maintain a productive educational environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Graduate Teaching jobs in California?

The most popular types of Graduate Teaching jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Graduate Teaching Associate jobs?

Cities in California with the most Graduate Teaching Associate job openings:

Teaching Associate, Biology Department, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago


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Job description

Teaching Associate, Biology Department, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Apply now Job no: 560902
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: San Francisco
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Department name: Biology

College name: College of Science & Engineering

Work Type: Teaching Associate

Appointment: Contingent to Assigned Class(es), up to .50 (20 hrs./week)

Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Duties and responsibilities typically involve providing classroom and/or laboratory instructions, making assignments to students, preparing materials, administering examinations, assessing student performance, assist students during office hours, tutoring students, and determining grades, assisting with field work as necessary, and other work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned. Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and ability to instruct and evaluate students. Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work. Education equivalent to or completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and concurrent admission to or enrollment in a graduate degree program of the University that is related to the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
Specifically, this means that the student must be in a graduate degree program in the same department in which the Teaching Associate assignment will be made. NOTE: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.

HIRING CRITERIA

To be eligible for placement in the Teaching Associate pool, in addition to the qualifications above, candidates must have a 3.00 GPA in graduate course work.

Classroom experience if preferred but not required.

Candidates must have a major in biological science or a closely related scientific discipline.            

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE BIOLOGY GTA POSITION
As teachers, Graduate Teaching Associates are in a position of leadership and responsibility. They must maintain the following leadership skills, which hiring officials will be looking for in applicants:

Model academic skills/behavior
Maturity, reliability, and dependability
Promptness and efficiency in maintaining a regular schedule of classes, assignments, and grading
Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective communication
A collaborative, community-minded attitude
A sense of responsibility to others in your community (undergraduate students; faculty mentors and supervisors; the University)
An ability to manage group dynamics
Flexibility and creativity in live discussion settings
Powers of listening
A desire to help others
Patience and empathy

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

A current Curriculum Vitae (including details of current and previous teaching experience: date of teaching, institution, class-size)

The names, addresses, phone-numbers and emails of two professional references who are in a position to comment on the applicant's current or previous teaching experience.

San Francisco State University

SFSU is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world's great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the university offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SFSU prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective. Learn more about working at the California State University and the impact of our mission.

SFSU educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

SFSU 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.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented groups, who bring diverse experiences and perspectives that strengthen our academic community. We believe that such diversity enhance our curriculum, research, and student support. Our campus actively supports reasonable accommodations and works collaboratively with disabled faculty to remove barriers and foster success.

The California State University is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 89521, the CSU is required to contact the current and/or former employer(s) of an applicant in the final stages of the recruitment process and make a reasonable attempt to obtain information regarding any prior misconduct by the applicant within the last seven years.

Advertised: August 10, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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