2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Computer Science

Job Overview Job no: 558909 Work type: Graduate Assistant Location: Los Angeles Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time College: College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Technology Department: Department of Computer Science The Department of Computer Science seeks graduate students as applicants for Graduate Assistant. A Graduate Assistant is a graduate student hired to assist one or more faculty members with professional or technical duties. This may include holding discussion sections related to a faculty member’s course(s), holding office hours, providing tutoring, proctoring exams, running laboratory exercises, grading papers, serving as a research or laboratory assistant, and so forth. Anticipated Appointment Dates This appointment is open until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified. Fall 2026: August 21, 2026 – December 23, 2026 Spring 2027: January 21, 2027 – May 29, 2027 Hours/Units per week: Students can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester. Job Duties Provide professional non‑teaching assistance to faculty member Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study Assisting with handling or training other students in the use of equipment or other resources Assisting faculty with research and preparation of course materials Participate in evaluation of students' work Conducting discussion groups related to course or research activities Minimum Qualifications Degree‑seeking graduate student in the Department of Computer Science. Graduate Assistant must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program. The successful applicant will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting. Admission to the Master Program in the Department of Computer Science, in good academic standing Enrollment in course(s) for the semester toward the degree Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students Demonstrate commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds Salary and Hours Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range: $3,408 – $6,072 per month. The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range. Most new Graduate Assistants are hired at the minimum rate. Time base and hours will depend upon need. Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. California State University, Los Angeles complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University, Los Angeles is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations, and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University, Los Angeles, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

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