Department of Biology Teaching Associate (TA) Pool

California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains the university serves approximately 19000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups 80 percent are first-generation and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus please visit theCSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate 35 graduate and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB diversity equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences backgrounds and insights we inspire innovation challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSBs commitment to hire develop and retain a diverse faculty we offer a variety of networking mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Biology at California State University San Bernardino is seeking part-time graduate student teaching assistant applications from qualified individuals for our San Bernardino Campus (SBC) and/or our Palm Desert Campus (PDC). Candidates for this position should be graduate students in the MS Biology program and should possess good organizational and communication skills with a drive to enhance student success. Prior teaching experience is recommended but not required. This position will involve teaching laboratory or discussion sections mainly in our foundational level courses including Introduction to Biology Lab Principles of Biology I and II Microbiology for Allied Health Majors and Human Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Majors I and II. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students including first-generation college students. Candidates must also have a commitment to teamwork and work with the course coordinator and other instructors where appropriate to allow for effective and equitable instruction across different course sections.

This is a pool of graduate students for the department to consider for teaching assistantships and all appointments are temporary. Decisions on teaching assistantships are made on a rolling basis normally between several months before and up to the beginning of the academic term. It is recommended that candidates submit their applications at least four (4) months before the beginning of an academic term to receive full consideration for available positions.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate laboratory or discussion courses in Biology Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching. Typical activities include weekly instruction and supervision of the section(s)/course(s) to which they are assigned attending course team meetings reading and evaluating student papers and other assignments proctor examinations maintain/submit student records and performing other tasks as assigned. Teaching assistants should maintain regular communication with course coordinators return graded work promptly record grades regularly as appropriate for the course (e.g. in Canvas) and return final section grades by the last day of final exams. Candidates should respond to course or departmental-related emails within 48 hours.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be classified students in the CSUSB Masters Program in Biology. Students may not be considered if they are in probationary status or have any outstanding incomplete grades.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be classified students in the CSUSB Masters Program in Biology and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be classified students in the CSUSB Masters Program in Biology and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching. Candidates should have a letter of recommendation from their MS thesis advisor.

  Evidence of scholarly activity publication and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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.

Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Biology has 14 tenure-track/tenured faculty with a variety of research interests as well as lecturers and technicians who provide pivotal support. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has facilities for microscopy 3D printing cell culture and stem cell research animal care and plant growth. The CSUSB herbarium hosts a small collection (about 4000 specimens) of mostly local flora. To find out more about the Department of Biology please visit more information regarding the position please contact:

Department Chair

Dr. Jeremy Dodsworth

Administrative Support

Debbie Reynolds

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:

a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
b. A listing of any courses previously taught
c. Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability
d. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching

1. If available evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios reports on teaching observations and/or student evaluations of teaching.
2. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
3. Reference List - names telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
4. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

CA Resident Requirement : The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. As of the effective date of this policy hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state. For more information and the full policy go to is commensurate with experience.

(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

Teaching Associate - Academic Year (2354) Range 1 $3245 - $7598 Per Month

Teaching Associate - Academic Year (2354) Range 2 $3826 - $9576 Per Month

Teaching Associate - 12 Month (2353) Range 1 $3662 - $8723 Per Month

Teaching Associate - 12 Month (2353) Range 2 $4374 - $11019 Per Month

Teaching Associate - Summer Term (2324) Range 1 $3245 - $13170 Per Month

Teaching Associate - Summer Term (2324) Range 2 $3826 - $16606 Per Month

Substitute Teaching Associate (2453) $21.13 - $95.81 Per Hour

Teaching Associate Extended ED - For Credit (2309) Range 1 $3245 - $13170 Per Month

Teaching Associate Extended ED - For Credit (2309) Range 2 $3826 - $16606 Per Month

CSU Salary Schedule: Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission California State University San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes celebrates and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create promote and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

This position may be Designated under California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
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