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TA -Physics AY20-21

Employer: California State University, Fresno
Location: Fresno, CA

Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Job Title: TA -Physics AY20-21
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 13907
Job Code: 2354 Teaching Associate - Academic Year
Job Grade: Master'S Program
Department: Physics College of Science and Mathematics
Appointment Dates

Fall Semester: 8/17/2020 - 12/21/2020

Spring Semester: 1/19/2021 - 5/21/2021

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Job DutiesDuties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course(s) to which the Teaching Associate is assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member(s) in charge of the course(s) and the needs of the Physics Department:

~Perform laboratory instruction for one or more course offerings

~Prepare course materials, e.g. syllabus, organizational set-up of lab materials or quizzes in consultation with Physics Department faculty

~ Record all grades in electronic and paper forms. Submit grades to Department office and to laboratory manager on or before the deadlines set by the Physics Department.consultation with Physics Department faculty

~Grade laboratory reports and quizzes according to the guidelines set up by the Physics Department faculty

~Grade homework assignments for lower division courses offered by the Physics Department

~Create a laboratory and tutoring environment that is conducive to learning

~Make assignments to students

~Conduct tutoring sessions for students enrolled in lower division courses offered by the Physics Department

~Show responsiveness to improvement suggestions from faculty or student evaluations of instructional performances

~Attend T.A. orientation sessions at the beginning of each semester

~Attend weekly meetings scheduled by the laboratory manager for purposes of briefing, coordination, and discussion of course content

~Attend appropriate safety training sessions and ensure that the students in laboratory sessions are following safety procedures

~Assist with departmental assessment activities when requested

~Perform other assignments supportive of university instruction

~Operate in a collegial fashion with members of the Physics Department and with other university employees

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Minimum QualificationsA candidate for the position of Teaching Associate in the Physics Department must meet the following minimum qualifications:

~Bachelor's degree in Physics

~Enrollment as a graduate student in the Physics Department

~Mastery of the subject matter of the courses taught

~Good oral and written communication skills

~Ability to provide effective instruction in a laboratory or tutoring environment

~if the T.A. is a new student, they must be admitted to the MS program in the Physics Department with at least conditional classified graduate status

~If the T.A. is not a new student, they must maintain a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in coursework toward their graduate degree, and demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completion of their graduate degree

~Willingness to perform multiple tasks and to take guidance from the faculty member(s) or laboratory manager associated with the course.

Contact Person: Ronna Crews, rcrews@csufresno.edu

The Physics Department reserves the right to choose the best candidate for each position and to assign given teaching associates to the courses that make the department's program in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees on-line at http://www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following web site: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

California State University, Fresno is an 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, or protected veteran status.

Open until filled. For full consideration, please submit your application by December 31, 2020.

Part-time with maximum of 20 hours per week.

Organization

California State University, Fresno is the intellectual heart of Central California, providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education.

Founded in 1911, Fresno State has evolved into a nationally acclaimed university with an impressive faculty who are educating future leaders and advancing world-class research.

Academic excellence is central to the mission of California State University, Fresno. Fresno State offers upwards of 60 undergraduate degrees, approximately 40 masters' degrees, and a handful of doctoral programs through 50-plus departments organized into eight academic schools and colleges.

The university employs a diverse faculty and staff who bring to the campus a wide range of ideas and customs reflecting our ever-changing world.

The university also attracts millions of dollars to fund critical research on topics ranging from air pollution to water conservation.

Fresno State contributes more than $800 million to the economy of our region. This impact sustains 15,300 jobs in the region, and generates more than $44 million per year in tax revenue.

Fresno State will power the economy and culture of 21st century Central California - the region known as the New California.

Community

As the sixth-largest city in the Golden State, Fresno is nestled in California's Central Valley which boasts a population of just over 1 million. The surrounding San Joaquin Valley is one of the richest agricultural areas in the world.

The majestic Sierra Nevada mountains create an ethereal backdrop for Fresno State's 388-acre academic campus and 1,000-acre University Farm.

Little more than an hour from campus are Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National parks. These natural wonders offer year-round outdoor fun with many clear mountain lakes for boating and fishing. Fresno is a comfortable drive from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Lake Tahoe and the Pacific Coast.

With a deep connection to the land, there is little wonder that Fresno State is on the cutting edge of environmental awareness and sustainability. Parking shelters topped with photovoltaic solar panels generate about 20 percent of the university's base demand. Going 'green' is a priority at Fresno State. The campus farm gives students hands-on training in agriculture, from livestock to vineyards. Fresno State is the first university to establish a commercial winery on campus and the wines have won prestigious awards worldwide.

Campus

The beauty of the Fresno State campus is enhanced by more than 4,000 trees in over 100 varieties. In 1978, the campus was named an arboretum.

The jewel of the campus is the beautiful $105 million state-of-the-art Henry Madden Library, the largest library in the California State University system and the biggest academic library between Los Angeles and the Bay Area.

The Smittcamp Family Honors College is one of the most comprehensive academic honors program at any university in California and draws the best and the brightest students.

Fresno State boasts some of the best sports programs in the California State University system.

California State University, Fresno is a campus rich in cultural and intellectual diversity where great ideas and unlimited imagination are encouraged. We are looking for creative, inquisitive and dedicated people to carry our traditions forward to new generations of students.

Careers

Careers at Fresno State provide the opportunity to work along side some of the best minds in the country. We offer exceptional possibilities for those with the curiosity, intelligence and drive to succeed. More than 2,500 jobs in over 80 different career fields are represented on campus.

Consider becoming part of a community whose members work together to create knowledge, connect to the world, and further their sense of identity and direction. An environment that inspires discovery and encourages collaboration. Consider California State University, Fresno.

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