College/Department:
College of Arts & Letters
Department of Liberal Studies
Position:
Graduate Assistant for the Department of Liberal Studies to support LBS 2666, Science Fiction, Film and Television (also listed as TVF 2666)
Starting Date:
Beginning Fall 2023
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of English or Television, Film, and Media Studies. 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:
The applicant should display an ease and comfort interacting with students of all ethnicities. Advanced research skills and writing proficiency, as well as an ability to mentor undergraduate students, are preferred. The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with literary or critical analysis of film, and/or television and media.
Hiring Criteria:
The successful applicant should
- be an effective writer and communicator,
- possess basic technology competencies,
- have working availability between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday,
- have a minimum G.P.A of 3.0,
- and demonstrate ability or potential to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty.
The successful applicant must be present during class meetings.
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 in zoom breakout rooms related to online course lecturers and discussions; assisting with online screening of films; maintaining office hours; and clarifying course material or course content for students. The GA will perform clerical or other routine tasks, including grading examinations; recording grades; assisting faculty with research and preparation of course materials; participating in the evaluation of students' work; and other related tasks.
Salary:
The University:
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.
Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County’s dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.
Required Documentation:
Standard documentation includes: letter of application, curriculum vita, GET print-out verifying enrollment in a program of graduate in English or Television, Film and Media Studies, three letters of recommendation and the University's Application for Academic Employment Form.
Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application:
Applications accepted at any time and will be considered until the position is filled. Address applications and supporting materials, required documentation, and/or requests for information to:
Please email all application materials in a single PDF to: [email protected]. Please type “LBS 2666 Grad Assistant Application” in the subject line.
Please address all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Michael Willard, Chair of Liberal Studies: [email protected] or 323-343-4100.
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.
Beginning January 1, 2022, campuses may not hire or reappoint an Employee to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Requests for exceptions are very limited based on CSU Policy and must have prior written approval from the University President.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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, 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.