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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.

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2026-27 AY Teaching Associate - Theatre and Dance

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES FOUNDATION

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$36.21 - $84.79/hr

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Posted 4 days ago

Job description

2026-27 AY Teaching Associate – Theatre and Dance

Job No: 558849 is a Teaching Associate position located in Los Angeles. Work type: Teaching Associate. Category: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time.

College: College of Arts and Letters
Position Title: 2026-27 AY Teaching Associate – Theatre and Dance
Department: Department of Theatre and Dance
Hiring Status: Academic Year Teaching Associate

The Department of Theatre and Dance seeks graduate students for teaching associate appointments. Teaching associates typically provide classroom instruction for various undergraduate courses and may have opportunities to teach additional introductory courses.

Appointment Dates & Hours

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

Hours/Units per week: up to 20 hours per week. No more than 7.5 units can be assigned per semester.

Job Duties
  • Teach a lower division course for the department.
  • Instruct and manage the classroom.
  • Create or implement course design and assignment sequence.
  • Prepare course materials and classroom activities.
  • Administer examinations.
  • Assess student performance, including giving course grades.
  • Maintain office hours.
Minimum Qualifications

Degree‑seeking graduate student in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a California State University, Los Angeles graduate degree program.

  • Admission to the Master Program in Television, Film and Theatre in good academic standing.
  • Enrollment in a course(s) during the semester toward 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.

TAs in acting classes may be required to complete the TVFT 5150 Teacher Training Course and a full semester of observation.

Salary

Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range: $3,245 - $7,598 per month (per salary schedule 7/1/2024). The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process

Deadline: June 15, 2026. The application and all required materials must be submitted by this date. Consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Required Documentation:

  • Updated curriculum vitae.
  • Current unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate education.
  • Proof of enrollment in graduate program.
  • Proof of GET enrollment summary (Class Schedule – PDF).
  • Provide two references, including a current supervisor.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and satisfactory completion of a background check.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. California State University, Los Angeles complies with all applicable civil rights and ADA requirements.

Background check and legal disclosures are required as part of the application.

Applicants who reach the final stages must sign a release form authorizing the release of information for previously disclosed misconduct.

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