26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Plant Science

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Plant Science (Dept.Webpage ) Jordan College of Agricultural Science &Technology

Position Overview:

The Department of Plant Science 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 General Plant Science. Crop Science, Fruit Science, Ornamental Horticulture, Plant Health, Irrigation, Soils, Crop Nutrition,Plant Propagation, Mechanized Agriculture, or other classes thatmay be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students.
• 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.

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

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
• 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

• Admission to the Masters of Science Program in the Department of Plant Science, 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.

For application inquiries, please email Jacob Wenger, PhD Chair Department of Plant Science,

may be asked for an interview

The California State University Teaching Associate Classification and Standards

• 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 Coordinator after consultation with the teaching associate.
• Duties Form:
  Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11 , a Duties Form (see Appendix E of theCBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantworks for the department teaching associate position.
• Teaching Associate is a student position for those actively enrolled in a graduate program at Fresno State.
• Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work oncampus.

California State University, Fresno,is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022

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