Department of Languages and Literatures - Teaching Associate; TA Pool

Position: Department of World Languages and Literatures - Teaching Associate (TA) Pool
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible.

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CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community.

As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of World Languages and Literatures invites applications for the position of Teaching Associate (TA) for introductory Spanish courses.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The TA will be responsible for teaching one introductory Spanish course, preparing weekly lessons, holding office hours, evaluating student work, proctoring examinations, maintaining/submitting student records (e.g. grades), evaluating student assignments, and performing other tasks as assigned.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Spanish (or related discipline)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish (or related discipline)
• Degree in hand by time of appointment (Bachelor's degree in Spanish or related discipline)
• Prior coursework/training in language teaching (SPAN 6615 or the equivalent)
• Currently enrolled as a graduate student at CSUSB
• Must maintain academic eligibility throughout employment period (3.0 GPA or higher)
• Must be able to work cooperatively with faculty, staff and other students

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Note:

CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note:

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers the M.A. degree in Spanish, B.A. degrees in Arabic, French and Spanish, and several certificate programs and minors (including Japanese). In addition, we offer courses in American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, Korean, and California indigenous languages. The university has established an exchange program with Seijo University in Tokyo. Students can also participate in CSU International Programs in China, Japan, South Korea, and many other countries.

The department sponsors a…