Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of English; Academic Year 26

Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of English (Academic Year 26/27)

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Work type: Instructional Student Assistant
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Time Varies

Vacancy Announcement

Position Type: Instructional Student Assistant

Term of Appointment: Academic Year 2026/2027 (Fall or Spring, or both)

Hours of Appointment: up to 20 hours per week

Pay Rate: $17.86/hour

Positions Available: Multiple

Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) in this classification perform teaching, grading and/or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. The work may be performed on‑campus or at an off‑campus public agency or private non‑profit organization under an agreement with a campus in the CSU system.

Students applying for ISA positions must be admitted or registered as a CSU student. Academic Student Employees may not concurrently hold a faculty or staff position. Students with assignments in more than one student classification (i.e., Teaching Associate, Graduate Assistant, and Student Assistant) are restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to full‑time during academic break periods.

The 20‑hour per week maximum includes hours worked in all positions.

Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) work with English faculty to provide support to students in English courses. ISAs work one‑on‑one, or in small groups to assist students with research strategies, writing, and course material. ISAs collaborate with faculty to meet the needs of the students in their classes. Additional position responsibilities may include grading and other forms of instructional support.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Instructional Student Assistants must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; and accept responsibility. Completion of specific coursework may be required in order to teach, grade or tutor a course.

Special

Qualifications:

Admission or registration as an Humboldt student is required. On‑Campus or Off‑Campus Work‑Study Instructional Student Assistants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Work‑Study Program, as determined by the campus' financial aid office.

Note:

Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of Cal Poly Humboldt.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Completion of ENGL 102/103, ENGL 104 or equivalent writing course that meets Cal Poly Humboldt’s GE Written Communication requirement with a grade of B or better.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Currently enrolled undergraduate English majors or graduate students in the M.A. English program will be given preference for the position.

Students who have taken English 450 (Tutoring Developing Writers) or who have tutoring experience in reading, facilitating discussion, and/or writing are encouraged to apply. Applicants who have demonstrated understanding of antiracist and inclusive classroom practices are encouraged to apply.

Please submit the following application materials via CHRS Recruiting (Page Up):

• Letter of Application/Cover Letter;
• Resume/CV;
• Application for Employment (complete in CHRS Recruiting - Page Up);
• Current Unofficial Transcripts; and
• Class Schedule or Schedule of Availability for Semester.

Availability of these positions are contingent upon departmental need and budget. Early response is encouraged.

Final date to receive applications: Availability of these positions are contingent upon departmental need and budget. Early response is encouraged.

Notice: It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position that is designated as sensitive under CSU guidelines. The background check will include, at a…