"Department of Physics and Astronomy Teaching Associate (TA)Pool"

Department of Physics and Astronomy Teaching Associate (TA)Pool

California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 546663
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 | On-site

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications for a Teaching Associate position. Teaching associates are responsible for providing classroom and/or laboratory instruction, making assignments to students, preparing course materials, administering examinations, assessing student performance, tutoring students and determining course grades. TAs supporting an upper division physics classes will work with the faculty member teaching the class to determine the TA responsibilities.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Department of Physics and Astronomy TAs will work with the laboratory coordinator/department chair to teach the labs using the appropriate lab manual, following the schedule determined by department.

TAs supporting an upper division physics and astronomy courses will work with the faculty member teaching the class to determine the TA responsibilities which may include supporting in-class activities, laboratory activities, grading, and other teaching-related tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Astronomy or closely related field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree 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

• 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.

Department Chair: David Maynard (dmaynard@csusb.edu)
Administrative Assistant: Maureen Murphy (mmurphy@csusb.edu)
Main: (909) 537-5397

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.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

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
• And other ranges listed...