Teaching Associate - GES 102: Matter, Molecules, Life & Environment II (Fall 2026)

GES 102: Mattter, Molecules, Life & Environment II

• Position: Teaching Associate
• Semester: Fall 2026
• College: College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Biological Sciences

Job Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences is accepting applications for Unit 11 Teaching Associate positions for the Fall 2026.

Attends assigned class time and provides classroom instruction for GES 102.     

• Must attend every class time and lead classroom discussion under supervision of faculty member.

Prepares syllabus, prepares lesson plan and course materials for each class and maintains expertise in subject area      

• Prepare class syllabus based on description of course in the catalog.
• Identify course requirements and reading materials for students.
• Make assignments to students such as homework assignments, quizzes, exams, reports etc.
• Read and stay current with recent developments in the field.

Assesses student performance and determines course grades for each student

• Determine grading scale and grading criteria for all assignments.
• Grade student work using well defined grading rubric.
• Determine overall course grade for each student.

Provides assistance to students during office hours

• Hold weekly office hours and provide assistance to students as needed.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

The Teaching Associate classification provides currently enrolled or admitted CSU graduate students with parttime employment offering practical teaching experience in fields related to their advanced study. They teach university courses and may also assist faculty or teaching staff with various professional and technical activities. Work assignments are closely associated with their program of study or the academic department in which they are enrolled.

General Requirements of the Position:

• Equivalent to or completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and concurrent admission to or enrollment in graduate degree program of CSUSM that is related to the dicipline to which the individal is assigned.
• Requires the completion of Matter, Molecules, Life and Environment II with a minimum grade of C.
• Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.
• Knowledge of subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
• Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and ability to instruct and evaluate students.
• Ability to learn and perform assigned work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
• Accept responsibility.

General Minimum Qualifications of the Position:

• Admission or registration as a CSUSM student

Anticipated Pay Rate

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $3,245-$4,000 CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,245-$7,598

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Instructional Student Assistants are non-exempt employees. CSU policy limits work assignments to no more than 20 hours in a week in all campus positions combined while students are in session.

Application Timeline 

Applications will be reviewed starting June 15, 2026. All positions are subject to enrollment/registration as a CSUSM student and funding.