"Department of Health Science Teaching Associate Pool"

Department of Health Science Teaching Associate Pool

California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 546686
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers,Appointment Type|Temporary,Time Basis|Part Time,Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)|On-site (work in-person at business location)

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.

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.

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.

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
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=546686&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

SALARY
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

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. Terezie Tolar-Peterson
terezie.tolar-peterson@csusb.edu
Main: (909) 537-5339
Administrative Assistant:
Jennifer Strei
jennifer.strei@csusb.edu