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English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics/Writing Center
Instructional Student Assistant Pool

POSITION

The Department of English, Comparative Lit., and Linguistics at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Instructional Student Assistant Pool. Not all applicants will be hired. Successful applicants will be employed as ISAs working as writing tutors in the University Writing Center. Select ISAs will be assigned to work as embedded writing tutors in sections of ENGL 101P, Preparatory College Writing. This is a part-time position, not to exceed 20 hours a week.

We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the English department to tutor in the following subject areas: 

• English Writing

This is a pool of Instructional Student Assistant for the department to draw on as necessary.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of appropriate Writing Center staff, Tutors will be responsible for tutoring students in the writing process, including, but not limited to, collaborating with students on writing development, organization, argument, and evidence.

ISAs may be assigned to sections of ENGL 101P, in which they will carry out tutoring duties in a direct instructional-support capacity in the classroom, under the direct supervision of the instructor of record of that course as well as the indirect supervision of appropriate Writing Center staff.

ISAs will be scheduled for no more than 20 hours of work per week.

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a currently enrolled student in good standing at CSUF. Students must be either a) undergraduates who have attained at least Junior standing or b) graduate students. A BA (i.e. BA) degree in English or related field or equivalent experience.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to relate well to others within an academic environment, a willingness to learn, and the ability to assist students in the writing process.
• Must have successfully completed ENGL 402/402S, Theories of Response to Written Communication with a grade of B or better, as minimum qualification for employment, or have equivalent academic or professional experience.
• ISAs agree to work under the supervision of the Writing Center Director, Writing Center Supervisor, and, if applicable, a faculty member teaching ENGL 101P.
• Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Students with Federal Work Study award

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• A current resume or CV
• A 3-5-page writing sample
• Screenshot of Financial Work Study award (if applicable)

An unofficial transcript demonstrating completion of all appropriate academic minimum qualifications: the upper division writing requirement for your major and ENGL 402/402S.

In addition, applications should request two (2) faculty recommendation forms from faculty familiar with their abilities. Recommendation forms must to be filled out by faculty and submitted by them directly-that is, separate from the above materials-to the Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics in GH 323.

Following careful review of all application materials, qualified applicants will be scheduled for an interview near the end of the Fall semester. Successful applicants will begin work in the Spring semester. Applicants are required to meet the Unit 11 Minimum Classification and Qualification Standards. The department may request additional materials from applicants. Hiring is dependent on department needs.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. April Brannon at abrannon@fullerton.edu.

COMPENSATION

All Instructional Student Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.  Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range: $17.86 - $23.84 per hour
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualification, not to exceed $19.00 per hour

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

TITLE IX

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

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.