AY Graduate Assistant; GA - Music

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Work type: Graduate Assistant
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

The School of Music seeks students as Graduate Assistants. Appointments are contingent upon adequate funding.

• Choral Manager
• Band (Wind Orchestra) Manager
• Marching Band (2) GA’s
• Opera Workshop (Sp. 2026 Only)
• Music Librarian (Orchestra, Band, Choral)

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Graduate Assistants to the courses or duties that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, appointments may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.

Anticipated Appointment Dates: This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.

Fall 2025:
August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025;

Spring 2026:
January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Hours/Units per week
:
Students can work up to 20-hours per week; 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hrs per week (40hrs x 1-unit/15-unit). No more than 6 units, (or not to exceed 7.50 total WTU’s in one semester, which equates to 20-hours per week)

• Provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty members.
• Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study.
• May involve supervising students in a classroom, workshop, or laboratory (final responsibility is vested in a member of the faculty).
• Provide training students in the use of equipment or other resources.
• Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials.
• Participate in evaluation of students' work.

• 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 background.
• For those who have previously held a TA position at Fresno State, peer and student evaluations will be reviewed and considered as part of the selection process.
• Must be a student fully admitted in the M.A. in Music and in good academic standing.

The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. The following documents are required to upload:

• Curriculum Vitae or résumé. Your Curriculum Vitae, or CV, is the academic equivalent of a résumé. It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.
• Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document.
• References:
  You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references. The committee may request letters (do not upload letters).

Finalists may be asked for an interview.

Inquiries:
Please contact Dr. Cari Earnhart, School of Music Chair, cearnhartsnostate.edu

Salary: Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The monthly salary is calculated based on the Weighted Teaching Units assigned.

Salary

Schedule:

The CSU salary schedule can be found here (Class Code = 2355 for Graduate Assistants).

Assignments:
Assignments are made by the Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the teaching associate.

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…