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Department of Geological Sciences Teaching Associate (TA) Pool
Job no: 546754
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time
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
CSUSB Geology Teaching Associates (TAs) may be responsible for one or more GEOL 1000L Introductory Geology Laboratory sections, or may support a faculty member in an upper division geology class. TAs teaching GEOL 1000L are solely responsible for their assigned section(s), including being present in person for all class meetings during the semester, being available for meetings with the laboratory coordinator and other teaching assistants, maintaining the shared lab space including cleaning up after assigned lab sections, assessing student work, and meeting with students outside of class during regularly scheduled office hours. TAs supporting an upper division geology class will work with the faculty member teaching the class to determine the TA responsibilities.
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
GEOL 1000L TAs work with the laboratory coordinator to teach the labs using the CSUSB Geology GEOL 1000L Laboratory Manual, following the schedule determined by the lab coordinator. GEOL 1000L class meetings are 2 hours and forty-five minutes once a week and include topics such as topographic maps, mineral and rock identification, structural geology, geologic hazards, plate tectonics, and a field trip to the San Andreas Fault. GEOL 1000L TAs are expected to be present in person for all class meetings during the semester, attend meetings with the laboratory coordinator and other teaching assistants, maintain the shared lab space including cleaning up after assigned lab sections, assess student work, and be available to students outside of class during regularly scheduled office hours as well as over email and by appointment. TAs are expected to use Canvas or other learning management software supported by CSUSB.
TAs supporting an upper division geology class will work with the faculty member teaching the class to determine the TA responsibilities which may include supporting in-class activities, field trips, laboratory activities, grading, and other teaching-related tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or closely related field

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or closely related field in hand by time of appointment
• Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching, tutoring, or other classroom experience

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 Geological Sciences at California State University San Bernardino includes six full-time faculty members with a variety of research interests, and two lecturers with extensive teaching experience. All CSUSB Geology faculty are committed to high quality teaching and to engaging students as active learners. The department offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees, with teaching assistant positions available to some graduate students. We are located in one of the most geologically rich and diverse regions of North America; the San Andreas Fault is walking distance from the department and featured as a field trip in our introductory laboratory curriculum. CSUSB Geology fosters a strong sense of community through one-on-one student advising and mentorship, peer-to-peer support for faculty and teaching assistants, and numerous geology-focused social events and seminars throughout the year. CSUSB Geologists are active in regional and national professional organizations, and multiple faculty have been recognized for their work through national awards.
For more information regarding the position, please contact:
Department Chair
Dr. Claire Todd
claire.todd@csusb.edu
(909)537-5336
Administrative Support Coordinator
Maureen Murphy
mmurphy@csusb.edu
(909)537-5336
To find out more about the Department of Geological Sciences:
Department Website:
https://www.csusb.edu/geology
Department Email:
geology@csusb.edu
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter or email that includes:
1. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
2. A listing of any courses previously taught
3. Your availability to teach in-person classes
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. 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=546754&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243
Please Note: 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.
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
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.
California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)
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: Apr 10 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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