Student Employment

English Teaching Associate

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Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Teaching Associate

  • Position: Teaching Associate (TA)
  • Semester(s): Spring 2026
  • College: College of Arts & Letters
  • Department: Department of English
  • Hiring Contact: Brianna Renner (engl-asc@csus.edu)
  • Pay Rate: $649/month
  • Anticipated Hours Per Week: 8

The Department of English at California State University, Sacramento seeks a part-time TA to teach ENGL 5.

Timeline:

  • Anticipated Application Review Date: one week, beginning December 1
  • Anticipated Interview for TA applicants: Wednesday, December 10
  • Anticipated Appointment Start date: January 21
  • Anticipated End of Appointment: May 27

Duties:

  • Responsible for instruction of one section of English 5 (Accelerated Academic Literacies) or English 5M (Accelerated Academic Literacies—Multilingual), under supervision of English Department faculty member
  • Assign students instructional activities and exercises
  • Prepare course materials and aids
  • Assess student performance and evaluate student work & portfolios
  • Maintain office hours
  • Clarify course material or course content for students
  • Determine course grades

 

Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate Students

     Unit Load: 6 min – 15 max per semester

     GPA Minimum: 2.50 (overall), newly admitted students: 2.50 GPA

Graduate Students

     Unit Load: 4 min – 12 max per semester

     GPA Minimum: 3.00 (overall), newly admitted students: 2.75 GPA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Must have successfully completed one of the following: ENGL 220A or ENGL 215B
  • Must be available to attend pre-semester training and regular staff meetings

Other/preferred qualifications:

  • Reappointment: Students must reapply each semester but may be rehired for up to three consecutive semesters, after which they are only eligible should the need arise.
  • TAs may hold additional positions within the department; however, combined appointments may not exceed 8 hours a day or 20 hours a week across all positions held. TAs who hold additional positions must also ensure that those other positions do not conflict with mandatory pre-semester training or staff meetings or with their responsibilities to teach their course.

 

Application:To apply, please submit the items listed below. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted for consideration.

ALL Applicants:

  • Your completed Department Application (https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/english/employment.html) 

NEW Applicants:

  • Statement of purpose - Submit one statement, no longer than 500 words. Please outline the reasons why you are interested in the applied position. Indicate details that you believe would be of assistance in the appraisal of your application i.e. courses, internships, and tutoring experience.
  • Transcripts - Submit unofficial transcripts for all college course work completed – one set for each institution attended. (CSUS transcripts are available through your Student Center).
  • Letter of Recommendation - Please have one letter of recommendation be sent by the recommender to engl@csus.edu. The letter must explicitly state the applicants name and the position for which they are applying in order to be accepted.

 

 

*Important Note: Please use your Sac State email to apply for student employment positions.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery . 

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. 

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento International Students holding an F-1 visa are eligible to apply.

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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