School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Teaching Associate (TA) Pool

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) offers paid Teaching Associate (TA) positions to qualified graduate students in our graduate level program. A TA is typically given the opportunity to teach CSE laboratory sections or introductory level CSE courses. TA's may be given one or two courses per term depending upon need, budget and availability as well as the continued recommendations of the Graduate Coordinator. TAs are paid as university employees (as opposed to being given tuition remission).

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.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) offers paid Teaching Associate (TA) positions to qualified graduate students in our graduate level program. A TA is typically given the opportunity to teach CSE laboratory sections or introductory level CSE courses. TA's may be given one or two courses per term depending upon need, budget and availability as well as the continued recommendations of the Graduate Coordinator. TAs are paid as university employees (as opposed to being given tuition remission).

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

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.

A TA must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activities. The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate level laboratories or courses. In a TA position the individual is expected to meet all regular teaching duties such as meeting classes on time, providing appropriate evaluation of student work, hold appropriate Office Hours and conduct themselves in a professional manner. The candidate will actively contribute to the academic success of students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. While working as a TA the applicant must be enrolled in a class on campus.
2. The applicant must list on their TA application form the classes and units for each class they will be taking during their time as a TA.
3. Student workers are not allowed to work over 20 hours per week in their roles. If offered multiple student positions on campus, the student must notify each supervisor. All hours worked for each position must not exceed 20 hours per week.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The applicant must show evidence of satisfactory progress toward completing their graduate level degree. Teaching Associates must remain academically eligible by maintaining a graduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. The student must also maintain continuous enrollment and cannot be on probation during this time.
• Applicants must be admitted or registered in a program at CSUSB.
• Applicants must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work, work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students, and accept responsibility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates working towards a graduate level degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

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 School of Computer Science and Engineering has 12 tenured and tenure-track faculty members with a variety of research interests and offers undergraduate and graduate programs, i.e., The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. For more information on the School of CSE, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/cse.