Department of Biology Teaching Associate (TA) Pool

Job no: 562723 Work type: Teaching Associate Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website .

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community.

As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. JOB SUMMARY The Department of Biology at California State University, San Bernardino is seeking part-time graduate student teaching assistant applications from qualified individuals for our San Bernardino Campus (SBC) and/or our Palm Desert Campus (PDC).

Candidates for this position should be graduate students in the MS Biology program and should possess good organizational and communication skills with a drive to enhance student success. Prior teaching experience is recommended but not required. This position will involve teaching laboratory or discussion sections, mainly in our foundational level courses including Introduction to Biology Lab, Principles of Biology I and II, Microbiology for Allied Health Majors, and Human Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Majors I and II. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

Candidates must also have a commitment to teamwork and work with the course coordinator and other instructors where appropriate to allow for effective and equitable instruction across different course sections. This is a pool of graduate students for the department to consider for teaching assistantships, and all appointments are temporary. Decisions on teaching assistantships are made on a rolling basis, normally between several months before and up to the beginning of the academic term. It is recommended that candidates submit their applications at least four (4) months before the beginning of an academic term to receive full consideration for available positions.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES The successful candidate will teach undergraduate laboratory or discussion courses in Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy and Physiology, and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching. Typical activities include weekly instruction and supervision of the section(s)/course(s) to which they are assigned, attending course team meetings, reading and evaluating student papers and other assignments, proctor examinations, maintain/submit student records, and performing other tasks as assigned. Teaching assistants should maintain regular communication with course coordinators, return graded work promptly, record grades regularly as appropriate for the course (e.g. in Canvas), and return final section grades by the last day of final exams. Candidates should respond to course or departmental-related emails within 48 hours.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be “classified” students in the CSUSB Master’s Program in Biology. Students may not be considered if they are in probationary status or have any outstanding incomplete grades. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be “classified” students in the CSUSB Master’s Program in Biology and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be “classified” students in the CSUSB Master’s Program in Biology and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching. Candidates should have a letter of recommendation from their MS thesis advisor. Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Biology has 14 tenure-track/tenured faculty with a variety of research interests, as well as lecturers and technicians who provide pivotal support. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has facilities for microscopy, 3D printing, cell culture and stem cell research, animal care, and plant growth. The CSUSB herbarium hosts a small collection (about 4,000 specimens) of mostly local flora.

To find out more about the Department of Biology, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/biology For more information regarding the position, please contact: Department Chair Dr. Jeremy Dodsworth [email protected] . Administrative Support Debbie Reynolds [email protected] (909)537-5305 HOW TO APPLY Please submit Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter that includes: a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy b.

A listing of any courses previously taught c. Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability d. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).

Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Formal review of applications will be as needed. If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at: https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=562723&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248 H-1B Employment : CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025.

Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. CA Resident Requirement : The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California.

As of the effective date of this policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state. For more information and the full policy, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ Salary is commensurate with experience. (Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed) Teaching Associate - Academic Year (2354) Range 1 $3,245 - $7,598 Per Month Teaching Associate - Academic Year (2354) Range 2 $3,826 - $9,576 Per Month Teaching Associate - 12 Month (2353) Range 1 $3,662 - $8,723 Per Month Teaching Associate - 12 Month (2353) Range 2 $4,374 - $11,019 Per Month Teaching Associate - Summer Term (2324) Range 1 $3,245 - $13,170 Per Month Teaching Associate - Summer Term (2324) Range 2 $3,826 - $16,606 Per Month Substitute Teaching Associate (2453) $21.13 - $95.81 Per Hour Teaching Associate, Extended ED - For Credit (2309) Range 1 $3,245 - $13,170 Per Month Teaching Associate, Extended ED - For Credit (2309) Range 2 $3,826 - $16,606 Per Month CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx 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 cur