Announcement of Opening College of NATURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES department of POLITICAL SCIENCE
	Position:	Graduate Assistant for the course POLS 150- Government in American Society.
	Starting Date:	Beginning of Fall 2007 and/or Winter 2008 and/or Spring 2008.
	Minimum Qualifications:	Enrollment in the Political Science M.A. or MSPA program. Applicant must have the ability to work in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Must possess good library research, writing, people/social skills as well as an ability to mentor undergraduate students.
	Preferred: Qualifications:	Desire for a career in college teaching.
	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 duplicating, contacting students when necessary, 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 five 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, hires on the basis of merit, and encourages qualified minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply. THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Political Science offers a BA in Political Science and two masters degree programs; MA in Political Science and MS in Public Administration.
	Required Documentation:	Applicant must submit a University employment application http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_emp.xls, 3 letters of recommendation, and transcripts with latest degree posted. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the employment application. Dr. Greg Andranovich, Chair Department of Political Science California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032-8220
	Application:	Deadlines for application and notification. Applications will be accepted 3 weeks prior to the quarter applying for employment and all applicants will be notified by mail. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship. TOP | Cal State L.A. | Faculty Positions

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