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Department of Health Science Teaching Associate Pool
Job no: 561459
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.
CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY
The Lab Teaching Assistant (TA) provides instructional support to faculty and students in a laboratory setting. The TA is responsible for assisting in the preparation, execution, and evaluation of laboratory sessions for undergraduate courses.
Working Conditions:
• Requires time in a laboratory setting, handling materials and equipment.
• May involve standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of supplies or equipment.
Hours
Approximately 10-20 hours per week, depending on the course and departmental needs.
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
Key Responsibilities:
1. Instructional Support:
• Conducting laboratory sessions, including demonstrating techniques and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to students during lab activities to help them understand course concepts.
• Answer questions, troubleshoot problems, and clarify instructions related to experiments.
2. Safety and Compliance:
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure students follow proper procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Handle hazardous materials and chemicals according to safety guidelines.
• Report any safety incidents or equipment malfunctions to the instructor or lab supervisor.
4. Grading and Assessment:
• Grading lab reports, quizzes, or assignments as directed by the instructor.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to help improve their performance.
5. Administrative Tasks:
• Track student attendance and participation during lab sessions.
• Record and maintain accurate data related to experiments and results.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions as required.
6. Student Liaison
• The Liaison will act as a bridge between students and our MPH program. The Student Liaison represents student interests, voices concerns, gathers feedback, and communicates important information from the our program Administration to the students and vice versa. Student Liaisons work to ensure that students' needs and perspectives are considered in decisions that affect them.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Enrollment in a graduate program related to the discipline of the course.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, with a focus on safety and organization.
• Ability to manage time and multitask in a dynamic learning environment.
• Shadow all HSCI 1200 labs one term before starting to teach the lab
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Health Science & Human Ecology
To find out more about the Department of Department of Health Science & Human Ecology | CSUSB
hsci.dept@csusb.edu
For more information regarding the position contact:
Recruitment Chair
Dr. Nicole Henley
nicole.henley@csusb.edu
Main: (909) 537-5339
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Strei
jennifer.strei@csusb.edu
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:

a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
b. A listing of any courses previously taught
c. Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability
d. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching

1. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
2. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
3. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
4. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:
https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=561459&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248
H-1B employment: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
CA Resident Requirement: The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU's mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California's schools, economy, culture and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU's business operations almost exclusively reside within California. As of the effective date of this policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state. For more information and the full policy, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/
Salary is commensurate with experience.
(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)
Teaching Associate - Academic Year (2354) Range 1 $3,245 - $7,598 Per Month
Teaching Associate - Academic Year (2354) Range 2 $3,826 - $9,576 Per Month
Teaching Associate - 12 Month (2353) Range 1 $3,662 - $8,723 Per Month
Teaching Associate - 12 Month (2353) Range 2 $4,374 - $11,019 Per Month
Teaching Associate - Summer Term (2324) Range 1 $3,245 - $13,170 Per Month
Teaching Associate - Summer Term (2324) Range 2 $3,826 - $16,606 Per Month
Substitute Teaching Associate (2453) $21.13 - $95.81 Per Hour
Teaching Associate, Extended ED - For Credit (2309) Range 1 $3,245 - $13,170 Per Month
Teaching Associate, Extended ED - For Credit (2309) Range 2 $3,826 - $16,606 Per Month
CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx
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 7 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 also 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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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.
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest
Advertised: Aug 26 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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