English Department Teaching Associate

English Department Teaching Associate

Open to current Stanislaus State students, currently enrolled or eligible to enroll only.

Position:
Teaching Associate (instructor of record) for Introduction to Literature (ENGL 1010).

Salary: $3,894 per term ($649 monthly based on 8 hours a week). Days/

Hours:

8 hours per week.

Number of Openings: 1.

Location:

CSU Stanislaus–Turlock campus. Expected

Start Date:

08/17/2026. Expected End Date: 05/31/2027.

• Serve as instructor of record for a section of Introduction to Literature (ENGL 1010).
• Hold regular office hours.
• Attend weekly meetings during the duration of appointment.

• Post‑baccalaureate students in a graduate program registered in at least 4 Fall/Spring units.
• Bachelor’s degree; meet all eligibility requirements per the Student Employment Policies; enrolled in an English department graduate program and in good academic standing.

None specified.

• Letter of Application: cover letter detailing academic background, interest in teaching Introduction to Literature (ENGL 1010), and relevant experience.
• Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume: current educational status, relevant coursework, and contact information for three references (at least one faculty member).
• Pedagogical Statement (2‑Page Maximum):
  • Personal philosophy on the value of ENGL 1010 for all students.
  • Discussion of two challenges that introductory literature students face and how to address them.
• Mini‑Lesson Plan (1‑Page Maximum): detailed plan for a 30‑minute class segment introducing a core literary concept (e.g., Unreliable Narration) using a foundational text (e.g., an excerpt from Poe's "The Tell‑Tale Heart") with specific learning objectives and activity descriptions.
• Critical Writing Sample: academic paper (8‑10 pages) from a previous literature course demonstrating strong analytical and scholarly writing skills.

Submit all materials electronically by June 12, 2026.

Contact Dr. Ashley Sarpong, Assistant Professor of English, asarpong.

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