Apply now Job no: 553330 Work type: Teaching Associate Location: Stanislaus - Turlock Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Probationary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location) Teaching Associate Employment Opportunity ***OPEN TO CURRENT STANISLAUS STATE STUDENTS, CURRENTLY ENROLLED OR ELIGIBILE TO ENROLL ONLY*** English Department Teaching Associate Responsibilities: Serve as instructor of record for a section of Introduction to Literature. Hold regular office hours. Attend weekly meetings during the duration of appointment. Wage/Salary: $3,894 per term ($649 monthly based on 8 hours a week) Days/Hours: 8 hours per week Number of Openings: 1 Expected Start Date: 01/27/2026 Expected End Date: 5/31/2026 Minimum Qualifications Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units. Bachelor’s degree; meet all eligibility requirements per the Student Employment Policies; enrolled in one of the English department’s graduate programs and are in good academic standing. Preferred Qualifications No preferred qualifications listed. How to Apply & Deadline To be considered for the Teaching Associate Position for ENGL 1010, applicants must submit the following materials electronically by December 17, 2025. Required Application Materials Letter of Application: A cover letter detailing your academic background, your interest in teaching Introduction to Literature (ENGL 1010), and any relevant experience that prepares you for this role. Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume: Include your current educational status, relevant coursework, and contact information for three references (at least one must be a faculty member). Pedagogical Statement (2-Page Maximum): A dedicated statement addressing your approach to teaching introductory literature, which should include: Your personal philosophy on the value of ENGL 1010 for all students. A discussion of two challenges introductory literature students face and how you would address them. Mini-Lesson Plan (1-Page Maximum): A detailed lesson plan for a 30-minute class segment. This plan should introduce a core literary concept (e.g., Unreliable Narration) using a foundational text (e.g., an excerpt from Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart"). Include specific learning objectives and activity descriptions. Critical Writing Sample: An academic paper (8–10 pages) written for a previous literature course that demonstrates strong analytical and scholarly writing skills. Inquiries: Please direct any specific questions regarding the position to: Dr. Ashley Sarpong, Assistant Professor of English, asarpong@csustan.edu Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Clery Act Disclosure Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR) is now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. Criminal Background Clearance Notice The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Advertised: Dec 01 2025 Pacific Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr