Vacancy Announcement
Position Type: Instructional Student Assistant
Term of Appointment: Academic Year 2025/2026 (Fall or Spring, or both)
Hours of Appointment: up to 20 hours per week
Pay Rate: $17.86/hour
Positions Available: Multiple
Department: Dance, Music, and Theatre
Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) in this classification perform teaching, grading and/or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. The work may be performed on-campus or at an off-campus public agency or private non-profit organization under an agreement with a campus in the CSU system.
Students applying for ISA positions must be admitted or registered as a CSU student. Academic Student Employees may not concurrently hold a faculty or staff position. Students with assignments in more than one student classification (i.e., Teaching Associate, Graduate Assistant, and Student Assistant) are restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to full-time during academic break periods. The 20 hour per week maximum includes hours worked in all positions.
See Classification Standards for more information: https://www.humboldt.edu/academic-personnel-services/employee-recruitment/academic-student-unit-11
Under the supervision of the instructor, assist in the teaching of dance classes by preparing, demonstrating, and instructing physical dance techniques and by providing occasional tutoring and mentoring to individuals or small groups.
In addition to class contact hours, Instructional Student Assistants may spend up to one additional hour in:
Courses that may require Dance ISAs include, but are not limited to: DANC 103, 103T, 104, 104T, 110, 110T, 120, 120T, 241, 243, 245, 247, 303, 310, 320, 320T, 330, 330T, 380, 389, 400, 480, 484, and 485.
Outside of normal class hours, provide grading assistance for undergraduate Music courses. Depending upon instructor needs and course offerings, assignments may include, but are not limited to: MUS 102, 103, 104, 105, 301, 302, and 305.
During normal class hours and scheduled hours outside of class, provide tutoring for students enrolled in undergraduate Music courses. Depending upon instructor needs and course offerings, assignments may include, but are not limited to: MUS 108, 109, 112, 113, 130, 218, 219, 330, 341, 342, 343, 344, and 444
Knowledge and Abilities: Instructional Student Assistants must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; and accept responsibility. Completion of specific coursework may be required in order to teach, grade or tutor a course.
Special Qualifications: Admission or registration as an Humboldt student is required. On-Campus or Off-Campus Work-Study Instructional Student Assistants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Work-Study Program, as determined by the campus' financial aid office.
Note: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of Cal Poly Humboldt.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Students must have dance skills and discipline-specific knowledge appropriate for the desired assignment. ISAs assigned to DANC 484 should have experience with movement improvisation and teaching elementary school students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Dance teaching experience is preferred. Hiring preference will be given to Dance Studies majors and upper-division students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Applicants must have earned a grade of B- or better in the course to be graded
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Music majors with sophomore standing or higher are preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge in the area in which they will provide tutoring. Knowledge is typically demonstrated through earning a grade of B- or better in the course(s) in which they will tutor or successful completion of a more advanced course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Music majors with sophomore standing or higher are preferred.
Please submit the follwing application materials via CHRS Recruiting (PageUp):
Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre, or Cal Poly Humboldt to:
Dance. Music, and Theatre
Cal Poly Humboldt
Email:
mus@humboldt.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Availability of these positions are contingent upon departmental need and budget. Early response is encouraged.
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Notice: It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position that is designated as sensitive under CSU guidelines. The background check will include, at a minimum, a criminal records check. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU student workers who apply for the position. All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. 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. Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or
hr@humboldt.edu
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
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