Teaching Associate Pool in Department of English

Overview Position: Teaching Associate Pool in Department of English (Academic Year 26/27) Job no: • Work type: Teaching Associate • Location: Humboldt • Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Time Varies Term of Appointment: Academic Year 2026/2027 (Fall or Spring, or both) • Hours of Appointment: up to 0.20 time base (up to 8 hour/week) • Pay Rate: up to approx. $655.00/month • Positions Available: Multiple Department: English Responsibilities Teaching Associates (TAs) typically are responsible for providing classroom and/or laboratory instruction, making assignments to students, preparing course materials, administering examinations, assessing student performance, tutoring students and determining course grades. Also, incumbents may assist faculty with field experience, supervision, simulation exercises and/or research projects. Teaching Associates (TAs) will be appointed to teach at least a single section of English 104: Composition & Rhetoric in the fall semester. If hired, Teaching Associates (TAs) may have the opportunity to attend paid orientation sessions, depending upon availability and budget. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned. Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and ability to instruct and evaluate students. Education: Education equivalent to or completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and concurrent admission to or enrollment in a graduate degree program of the university in the discipline to which the individual is assigned. Experience: Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work. Note: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of Cal Poly Humboldt. Department Hiring Criteria Job # 252: English: Teaching Associate Minimum/Preferred Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Graduate students enrolled in Cal Poly Humboldt's Applied English Studies Master of Arts program who have demonstrated an interest in, and commitment to, the teaching of writing are eligible to apply. TAs must be enrolled in the English MA program during their semester teaching. Applicants must not have any incomplete grades (“I”) on their transcripts. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants with a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population will be given preference. Additional training, such as completion of ENGL 581: Becoming a College-Level Instructor and ENGL 450: Tutoring Developing Writers or equivalent coursework is encouraged but not required. Preference will be given to first-time qualified applicants. Students brand new to the MA in English program (i.e., in their first semester) will be considered for a TA position if they show evidence of preparation for teaching first-year composition at the undergraduate level through coursework and/or successful teaching experience. How to Apply and Contact Information Please submit the following application materials via CHRS Recruiting (PageUp): Letter of Interest/Cover Letter; Resume/CV; Application for Employment (complete in CHRS Recruiting - PageUp); Current Unofficial Transcripts; and Statement of Teaching and/or Learning Philosophy (limit 500 words). Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of English, or Cal Poly Humboldt to: Application Deadline: Availability of positions are contingent upon departmental need. Priority deadline is February 15, 2026 . Early response is encouraged. Notice: It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Following a conditional verbal offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required and completed satisfactorily before any candidate may begin work. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU student workers who apply for the position. All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. 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. Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at or Advertised: Feb Pacific Standard TimeApplications close: Jan Pacific Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr