Master of Social Work Graduate Assistant - RSCA

Master of Social Work Graduate Assistant - RSCA

Job no: 561300
Department: Coll of Educat, Kines, Soc Wrk
Work type: Graduate Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Graduate Assistant Employment Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION:

*** OPEN TO CURRENT STANISLAUS STATE STUDENTS, CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL ONLY***

The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program invites applications for one Graduate Assistant to support the evaluation of an innovative Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA) project focused on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) simulation software into social work education.

The AI Simulation Lab uses AI-generated client avatars and interactive case simulations to enhance MSW students' clinical engagement, interviewing, psychosocial assessment, ethical decision-making, and documentation skills. The Graduate Assistant will assist with the evaluation of the project and contribute to understanding the effectiveness of AI-enhanced clinical education.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Co-PIs, the Graduate Assistant will support evaluation activities for the AI Simulation Lab project. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with developing and refining project evaluation instruments, including surveys, assessment rubrics, and focus group protocols.
• Support the administration and management of Qualtrics surveys and project data.
• Conduct literature reviews related to AI in social work education, and simulation-based learning.
• Organize and manage quantitative and qualitative data.
• Assist with qualitative coding, data analysis, and interpretation in collaboration with the faculty.
• Support focus group planning, note-taking, and transcription coordination.
• Assist in preparing reports and other dissemination materials.
• Attend project meetings and provide regular updates on assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned.

Hours per Week: 3 hours

Location:

Turlock, California

# of Openings: 1

Expected

Start Date:

September 14, 2026

Expected End Date:
May 1, 2027

Point of Contact Person:
Dr. Shradha Tibrewal (stibrewal)

Final date to receive applications:
September 8, 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in research, program evaluation, or the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
• Experience with Qualtrics, Excel, SPSS, or other data analysis software.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, simulation-based learning, or educational technology.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing research findings.
• Strong academic writing skills.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Dr. Shradha Tibrewal
Department of Social Work
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
stibrewal

CAMPUS & AREA:

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members.

94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation…