Graduate Assistant Pool in Department of Biological Sciences; Academic Year 26

Graduate Assistant Pool – Department of Biological Sciences (Academic Year 26/27)

Job No: 555584
Work type:
Graduate Assistant

Location:

Humboldt
Categories:
Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Time Varies

Position Type:
Graduate Assistant
Term of Appointment:
Academic Year 2026/2027 (Fall or Spring, or both)
Hours of Appointment: up to 0.50 timebase (up to 20 hours per week)
Pay Rate: up to approx. $1,622.00/month
Positions Available:
Multiple
Department:
Biological Sciences

Under immediate supervision, Graduate Assistants (GA) provide non‑teaching assistance to faculty members, including supervising students, training them in equipment use, assisting with research, preparing course materials, evaluating student work, tutoring, and related duties.

• Assist faculty with course preparation and instruction
• Supervise and train students in classroom, lab, or workshop settings
• Participate in student evaluations and grading
• Provide tutoring and support to students as needed

• Current Cal Poly Humboldt graduate student in Biological Sciences or related program
• Knowledge and ability in assigned subject matter, and ability to supervise, assist, and train students
• Evidence of satisfactory academic achievement (initial appointment) and progress toward degree (subsequent appointment)
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree and registration in a CSU graduate degree program
• Exceptions to minimum eligibility may be granted at sole discretion of Cal Poly Humboldt.

• Current Biological Sciences graduate students or students from other College of Natural Resources graduate programs.

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

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Application for Employment (complete in CHRS Recruiting – Page Up)

Final date to receive applications:
Availability of positions contingent upon departmental need, budget, and course availability. Early response encouraged.

All applicants must undergo a satisfactory background check. The successful candidate will be required to receive relevant training on an annual basis and comply with mandated reporting responsibilities under CSU Executive Order 1083.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

For questions, contact Human Resources at (707) 826‑3626 or hr.