"Department of World Languages and Literatures - Teaching Associate (TA) Pool"

Job Description

Department of World Languages and Literatures - Teaching Associate (TA) Pool
California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 547841
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

Teaching Associate (TA): Responsible for providing classroom and/or laboratory instruction for introductory Spanish courses, making assignments to students, preparing course materials, administering examinations, assessing student performance, tutoring students and determining course grades. Also, incumbents may assist faculty with field experience, supervision, simulation exercises and/or research projects.

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of World Languages and Literatures invites applications for the position of Teaching Associate (TA) for introductory Spanish courses.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The TA will be responsible for teaching one introductory Spanish course, preparing weekly lessons, holding office hours, evaluating student work, proctoring examinations, maintaining/submitting student records (e.g. grades), evaluating student assignments, and performing other tasks as assigned. 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

Bachelor's degree in Spanish (or related discipline)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish (or related discipline)
• Degree in hand by time of appointment (Bachelor's degree in Spanish or related discipline)
• Prior coursework/training in language teaching (SPAN 6615 or the equivalent)
• Currently enrolled as a graduate student at CSUSB
• Must maintain academic eligibility throughout employment period (3.0 GPA or higher)
• Must be able to work cooperatively with faculty, staff and other students

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience

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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers the M.A. degree in Spanish, B.A. degrees in Arabic, French and Spanish, and several certificate programs and minors (including Japanese). In addition, we offer courses in American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, Korean, and California indigenous languages. For more information regarding the position, please contact: Recruitment Chair: Dr. George A. Thomas (909)537-5847 George.Thomas@csusb.edu. To find out more about the Department of World Languages and Literatures: https://www.csusb.edu/world-languages-and-literatures.

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 brief description of prior teaching experience 3. A sample lesson plan for a beginning Spanish course. 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
... (other ranges listed)