DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTING
Position: Graduate Assistant for Department of Accounting
Starting Date: Spring quarter 2012
Minimum Qualifications: Degree-seeking graduate student in the College of Business and Economics (CBE). Graduate Assistants must be registered in the Masters of Science in Accountancy Degree program and must be enrolled in courses towards the completion of that graduate degree during the appointment period. Applicants must have the ability to work as a graduate tutor for students enrolled in the Principles of Financial Accounting (ACCT 210) and the Principles of Managerial Accounting (ACCT 211) as well as 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 Qualification: The applicant should display an ease and comfort in interacting with undergraduate students. Good communication skills are essential.
Hiring Criteria: The applicant should have an undergraduate degree in accounting and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the graduate program. The applicant should also be able to demonstrate academic excellence in accounting courses.
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 homework assignments, recording grades, etc.; assisting faculty with research and preparation of course materials; participating in the evaluation
of students’ work and other related tasks.
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.
Salary Range: Current Graduate Assistant rate for an average of 20 hours per week.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Standard documentation includes: letter of application, resume, GET print-out verifying enrollment in a program of graduate study in this department, 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 is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application Deadline: March 9, 2012. Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to:
Department of Accounting
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8121
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 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, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender identification, 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.