26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Psychology

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Department of Psychology College of Science and Mathematics

Position Overview:

The Department of Psychology 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 is seeking TA applicants for sections of Psych
  144 – Experimental Methods.
• The successful applicant will teach one or more three-hour weekly lab sections the following semester. They will explain and supervise weekly lab activities, assist students with their ongoing research projects, evaluate and provide feedback on written assignments, and keep track of lab attendance.

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)
• 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

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 memberin 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

• Assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment
• Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester
• Maintain office hours
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Assess student performance in lab and help the faculty instructor integrate laboratory performance by each student intotheir final course grade
• Attend weekly meetings with the faculty instructor to discuss curriculum, lab activities and grading criteria
• Teaching Associates will also be called upon to work in acollegial fashion with members of the Psychology department andother university employees

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

• Admission to the Master’s or Ed.S. Program in the Department of Psychology, 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited university.

For application inquiries, please email Dr.Lauren Dial; ladialsnostate.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…