Department of Child and Family Studies
Position: Graduate Assistant
Starting Date: On-going.
Minimum Qualifications: Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Child and Family Studies to provide instructional assistance for undergraduate courses. 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. Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the discipline of child and family studies, knowledge of developmental issues associated with children and families in urban communities, experience working independently in a fast paced environment.
Hiring Criteria: Enrollment in the MA program in the Department of Child and Family Studies, making substantive progress towards degree, capacities to engage and work well with others and to function autonomously and collaboratively, substantial knowledge of discipline.
Duties: Under the general supervision of the Department Chair and individual faculty graduate assistants will provide instructional assistance for specific courses within the Department.
Salary Range: Current Graduate Assistant rate for an average of 5 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, 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.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by September 20, 2011 (currently accepting applications). Applicants will be notified of their appointment to a position by e-mail and/or telephone.
Application: Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to:
Dr. Rita Ledesma, Chair
Department of Child and Family Studies
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Exceptions to minimum qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the hiring department/authority.
Note: 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.
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