Instructional Student Assistants Physics and Engineering
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, University Professor
Position:
Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for Physics and Engineering
The Department of Physics & Engineering is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants for its programs.
Position Overview:The Department of Physics & Engineering is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants for its programs.
The department is seeking qualified students for grading and/or lab/activity support as Instructional Student Assistant for courses that are appropriate in our curriculum in any given semester. Students need to apply each semester. Faculty recommendations are welcomed.
Anticipated Appointment DatesThis position is open until it is filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.
Fall 2026August 17, 2026 – December 19, 2026
Spring 2027January 20, 2027 – May 26, 2027
Hours0-20 hours per week.
Job Dutiesmay include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:
- Provide instructional support to assigned instructors by grading papers in a variety of courses or facilitating group work and discussions.
- Assist the instructor in lab/activity sessions, and/or perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair in consultation with the appropriate faculty member.
- Department’s website management.
- Canvas management.
- Perform individual and/or group academic support
- Minimum GPA 2.5
- Must have completed related courses with a decent grade.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming learning environment.
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Solid writing and speaking skills.
- Solid study skills and time management skills.
Inquiries:
Please contact the department at phen.
Instruction Student Assistant additional information regarding assignmentThe California State University Instructional Student Assistant Classification and Qualification Standards
- Evaluations: ISA's may be evaluated per CBA, Unit 11, Article 8
- Salary:
Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The Salary range for Instructional Student Assistants starts at $17.86 per an hour. - Assignments:
Assignments are made by the Department Chair and/or instructors after consultation with the candidate. - Duties Form:
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department Instructional Student Assistant position. - Instructional Student Assistant positions are for matriculated students at CSUB.
- Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.
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