Graduate Assistant: American Indian Studies

Spring 2026
- Graduate Assistant:
American Indian Studies

Job no: 553211
Work type: Graduate Assistant
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Part Time

Housed under Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department

The Department of American Indian Studies seeks students as Graduate Assistants. Appointments are contingent upon adequate funding. The Graduate Assistant is a student position for those actively enrolled in a graduate program at Fresno State. Students are limited to 20‑hours of part-time work on campus.

• Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials
• Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to advanced study
• Compile water and farm data for the San Joaquin Valley from existing Groundwater Sustainability Agency databases
• Compile California water data from state water databases
• Compile Tribal and Allottee data from California state databases
• Create water maps and Tribal water maps for the San Joaquin Valley

• Minimum GPA 3.0; applicants with a 3.5 or higher are preferred
• International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 or better
• Must enroll in at least 6 units (three of which must be graduate units) for the semester or in two courses applicable to program of study
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Previous TA experience at Fresno State considered; peer and student evaluations reviewed
• Experience with GIS and/or other mapping software

The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for the next semester. Required documents are: curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé; current unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate education; and three professional references (names and contact information; letters are not required).

For inquiries, please contact Dr. George Rozsa (grozsasnostate.edu).

Salary is based on Weighted Teaching Units assigned. Please check with your department for your Base Salary.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Equal Employment Opportunity is required by law and enforced by Executive Orders 1096 and 1097. The university prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and is committed to maintaining employment policies that comply with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.