Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Studi

Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies (Academic Year 26/27)

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Work type: Instructional Student Assistant
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Time Varies

Position Type: Instructional Student Assistant

Term of Appointment: Academic Year 2026/2027 (Fall or Spring, or both)

Hours of Appointment: up to 20 hours per week

Pay Rate: $17.86/hour

Positions Available: Multiple

Department: Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) in this classification perform teaching, grading and/or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. The work may be performed on-campus or at an off-campus public agency or private non‑profit organization under an agreement with a campus in the CSU system.

Students applying for ISA positions must be admitted or registered as a CSU student. Academic Student Employees may not concurrently hold a faculty or staff position. Students with assignments in more than one student classification (i.e., Teaching Associate, Graduate Assistant, and Student Assistant) are restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to full‑time during academic break periods.

The 20‑hour per week maximum includes hours worked in all positions.

Job duties for a successful ISA applicant may include, but are not limited to:
Assisting faculty in CRGS, ES, or WS courses in supporting student learning. This assistance may include some or all of the following tasks:

• Support students in staying on topic during small group discussions
• Assist with taking role and recording participation in class
• Perform individual or group tutoring for CRGS, ES or WS classes
• Assess academic needs of students needing support in CRGS CRGS, ES or WS classes
• Help students increase their comprehension of readings assigned for the course
• Help students improve their writing for the course
• Provide structured study sessions for exams
• Monitor student progress and follow up with students to support their success
• Provide appropriate information and referrals to students for additional support
• ISAs must meet at least once every other week with the faculty member

Job duties for a successful ISA applicant may include, but is not limited to:
Review, catalog, and evaluate Cou Ra Geou S Cuentos student submissions (from ES 107 and CRGS 331) in preparation for upcoming volumes. Assist faculty with tutoring/mentoring students in relation to their submitted work. Manage Cou Ra Geou S Cuentos social media accounts;
Creating promotional materials;
Participate in tabling events promoting the journal;
Assist in the preparation of workshops and events as needed for Cou Ra Geou S Cuentos.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Instructional Student Assistants must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; and accept responsibility. Completion of specific coursework may be required in order to teach, grade or tutor a course.

Special

Qualifications:

Admission or registration as an Humboldt student is required. On‑Campus or Off‑Campus Work‑Study Instructional Student Assistants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Work‑Study Program, as determined by the campus' financial aid office.

Note:

Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of Cal Poly Humboldt.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Demonstrated success in CRGS, ES, or WS courses, evidenced by letter grade of B or higher in all prior coursework, or recommendation from a CRGS faculty member. Successful applicants must have ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and ability to refer students to appropriate…