AY Teaching Associate; TA - Earth and Environmental Sciences

Teaching Associate – Earth and Environmental Sciences

Job No: 555911
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Fresno

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically provide classroom instruction and may assist with laboratory courses.

• Fall 2026:
  August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027:
  January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

• Up to 20 hours per week
• 1 unit = 2.66 hours per week (40 hrs / 15 units)
• Typical lab range: 1.3‑5.2 units
• Typical lecture range: 3‑6 units
• No more than 7.5 units

• Communicate lab curriculum and expectations to students (instructor of record)
• Prepare course materials and administer examinations
• Set up and clean up laboratory activities
• Maintain office hours and provide extra assistance to students
• Grade student work and determine course grades
• Attend weekly organizational meetings
• Assist faculty with field experiences, supervision, simulation exercises, and research projects as needed

• Enrollment in Fresno State Master’s Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences with a 3.0 GPA or better
• Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester or two courses toward the degree
• Demonstrated satisfactory progress toward the degree
• Ability to relate well with others and potential to learn instruction and evaluation skills
• Commitment to working effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, or related field (or equivalent coursework)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work, especially in the subject matter to be covered

• Current unofficial transcripts (combined if from multiple institutions)
• Curriculum Vitae or résumé
• List of three references (names, titles, organization, contact info)
• Personal statement on teaching preparation and goals

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting Spring 2026. Finalists will be invited to interview and conduct a teaching demonstration.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.