Department of Geological Sciences Teaching Associate (TA) Pool

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