Department of Chicano Studies
Position: Graduate Assistant for Chicano Studies
Starting Date: Beginning Fall quarter 2008 and on-going
Minimum Qualifications: Degree-seeking graduate student in the Departments compatible with Chicano Studies such as History, Anthropology, Communications, Political Science, Latin American Studies or others. To work as a graduate assistant for the course "Environmental Racism" (CHS 370). Graduate Assistants must be registered in a CSU graduate degree program and must be enrolled in courses towards the completion of that graduate degree during the appointment period. Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment, and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.
Preferred Qualifications: The applicant should display an ease and comfort in discussing racial issues with students of all ethnicities. Good library research, writing, people/social skills as well as an ability to mentor undergraduate students is essential.
Duties: Under the general supervision of the faculty member, the Graduate Assistant will provide assistance in the instruction of students by conducting small discussion groups related to large lectures course activities, may assist in handling equipment, maintaining office hours to provide direct individual contact between student and graduate assistant, clarifying course material or course content for students. Will perform clerical or other routine tasks such as grading examinations, recording grades, etc.; assisting faculty with research and preparation of course materials; participating in the evaluation of students’ work and other related tasks.
Salary: Current Graduate Assistant rate for an average of 7 hours per week.
The University
California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.
Required Documentation: Standard documentation includes: letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be notified of their appointment to a position by e-mail and/or telephone.
Application Deadline: Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to: Department of Chicano Studies, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8162. Exceptions to minimum qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the hiring department/authority.
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