"Department of Biology Teaching Associate (TA) Pool"

Department of Biology Teaching Associate (TA) Pool

California State University, San Bernardino

The Department of Biology at California State University, San Bernardino is seeking part-time graduate student teaching assistant applications from qualified individuals for our San Bernardino Campus (SBC) and/or our Palm Desert Campus (PDC). Candidates for this position should be graduate students in the MS Biology program and should possess good organizational and communication skills with a drive to enhance student success. Prior teaching experience is recommended but not required. This position will involve teaching laboratory or discussion sections, mainly in our foundational level courses including Introduction to Biology Lab, Principles of Biology I and II, Microbiology for Allied Health Majors, and Human Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Majors I and II. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Candidates must also have a commitment to teamwork and work with the course coordinator and other instructors where appropriate to allow for effective and equitable instruction across different course sections. This is a pool of graduate students for the department to consider for teaching assistantships, and all appointments are temporary. Decisions on teaching assistantships are made on a rolling basis, normally between several months before and up to the beginning of the academic term. It is recommended that candidates submit their applications at least four (4) months before the beginning of an academic term to receive full consideration for available positions.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Biology at California State University, San Bernardino is seeking part-time graduate student teaching assistant applications from qualified individuals for our San Bernardino Campus (SBC) and/or our Palm Desert Campus (PDC). Candidates for this position should be graduate students in the MS Biology program and should possess good organizational and communication skills with a drive to enhance student success. Prior teaching experience is recommended but not required. This position will involve teaching laboratory or discussion sections, mainly in our foundational level courses including Introduction to Biology Lab, Principles of Biology I and II, Microbiology for Allied Health Majors, and Human Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Majors I and II. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Candidates must also have a commitment to teamwork and work with the course coordinator and other instructors where appropriate to allow for effective and equitable instruction across different course sections.

This is a pool of graduate students for the department to consider for teaching assistantships, and all appointments are temporary. Decisions on teaching assistantships are made on a rolling basis, normally between several months before and up to the beginning of the academic term. It is recommended that candidates submit their applications at least four (4) months before the beginning of an academic term to receive full consideration for available positions.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate laboratory or discussion courses in Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy and Physiology, and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching. Typical activities include weekly instruction and supervision of the section(s)/course(s) to which they are assigned, attending course team meetings, reading and evaluating student papers and other assignments, proctor examinations, maintain/submit student records, and performing other tasks as assigned. Teaching assistants should maintain regular communication with course coordinators, return graded work promptly, record grades regularly as appropriate for the course (e.g. in Canvas), and return final section grades by the last day of final exams. Candidates should respond to course or departmental-related emails within 48 hours.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be "classified" students in the CSUSB Master's Program in Biology. Students may not be considered if they are in probationary status or have any outstanding incomplete grades.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be "classified" students in the CSUSB Master's Program in Biology and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be "classified" students in the CSUSB Master's Program in Biology and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching. Candidates should have a letter of recommendation from their MS thesis advisor.
• 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 Biology has 14 tenure-track/tenured faculty with a variety of research interests, as well as lecturers and technicians who provide pivotal support. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has facilities for microscopy, 3D printing, cell culture and stem cell research, animal care, and plant growth. The CSUSB herbarium hosts a small collection (about 4,000 specimens) of mostly local flora. To find out more about the Department of Biology, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/biology.

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Department Chair:

Dr. Jeremy Dodsworth

jdodsworth@csusb.edu.

Administrative Support:

Debbie Reynolds

dreynold@csusb.edu

(909) 537-5305

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   • A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
   • A listing of any courses previously taught
   • Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability
   • A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching
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=546816&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

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