26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Chemistry & Biochemistry

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (Dept.Webpage) College of Science and Mathematics Position Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associatestypically are responsible for providing laboratory instruction for general education courses. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility , department eligibility, and adequate funding.

• The department is seeking TA applicants for sections of CHEM 1
  
  Alab and CHEM 3A lab.
• TAs will teach sections of CHEM 1A lab or CHEM 3A lab the following semester and could have opportunities to teach otherbeginning courses in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TAs to the courses thatare appropriate for the department program and curriculum in anygiven semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.

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

Students can work up to 20-hours perweek;

• 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week (40hrs x1-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)
• No more than 7.5-units

• Perform laboratory or discussion section instruction for one ormore course offerings
• Create a laboratory or discussion classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Use of Canvas or designated learning management system(LMS)
• Create assignments for students
• Prepare course materials, e.g. organizational set-up of labmaterials or quizzes
• Respond to and evaluate student writing
• Administer examinations
• Assist with proctoring examinations for lecture sections
• Assess student performance on lab exams/assignments and helpfaculty instructor integrate laboratory performance by each studentinto their final course grades
• Supervise small discussion groups
• Assist students outside of class or laboratory hours, including but not limited to holding office hours and by appointment
• Attend TA orientation sessions at the beginning of the semester
• Attend meetings scheduled by the faculty or staff for purposes of briefing, coordination, and discussion of course content
• Show responsiveness to improvement suggestions from faculty,coordinator, and student evaluations of instructionalperformance
• Complete appropriate safety training sessions and ensure thatstudents in laboratory sections are following safety procedures
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures
• Perform other assignments supportive of universityinstruction
• Operate in a collegial fashion with members of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department and with other Universityemployees

• Admission to and concurrent enrollment in the Fresno State Chemistry Master’s Program, in good academic standing.
• Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
• Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree.
• Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty,staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate with students,faculty, and staff in English using both written and oralformats.

For application inquiries, email Marie Buckleymariebuckleysnostate.edu

may be asked for an interview

• Evaluations:
  For details please view the Academic Policy Manual,Section 311
• Salary:
  Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The monthly salaryis calculated based on the Weighted Teaching Units assigned.
• Salary
  
  Schedule:
  
  The CSU Salary Schedule can be found here (Class Code = 2354 for Teaching Associates).
• Assignments:
  Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program…