AY Teaching Associate; TA - Civil & Geomatics Engineering

26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Civil & Geomatics Engineering

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Civil and Geomatics

Lyles College of Engineering

Position Overview:

The Department of Civil and Geomatics seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility, department eligibility and adequate funding.

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TAs to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered 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 2026:
  August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026;
• Spring 2027:
  January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Hours/Units per week:

Students can work up to 20-hours per week;

• 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week (40hrs x 1-unit/15-unit)
• The typical range for labs is between 1.3-wtus - 5.2-wtus (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned)
• The typical range for lectures is between 3-6 units (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned)
• No more than 7.5-units

Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the teaching associate will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:

• Instruct and manage the classroom
• Create or implement course design and assignment sequence
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities
• Respond to and evaluate student writing
• Assess student performance, including give course grades
• Assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment
• Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures
• Maintain office hours
• Evaluate student work

Qualifications:

A candidate for the position of teaching associate in the Department of Civil and Geomatics must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Application Procedures:

The review of applications will begin in Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date.

* For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by June 30th; consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

The following documents are required to upload:

• First name
• Last name
• Type of reference
• Organization
• Position Title
• Phone Number
• E-mail address

Inquiries:
For application inquiries, please email mpashasnostate.edu

Finalists may be asked for an interview