Teaching Associate, Biology Department, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Department name: Biology

College name: College of Science & Engineering

Work Type: Teaching Associate

Appointment: Contingent to Assigned Class(es), up to .50 (20 hrs./week)

Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Duties and responsibilities typically involve providing classroom and/or laboratory instructions, making assignments to students, preparing materials, administering examinations, assessing student performance, assist students during office hours, tutoring students, and determining grades, assisting with field work as necessary, and other work as assigned.

Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

· A current Curriculum Vitae (including details of current and previous teaching experience: date of teaching, institution, class-size)

· The names, addresses, phone-numbers and emails of two professional references who are in a position to comment on the applicant’s current or previous teaching experience.

SFSU is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the university offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SFSU prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective. Learn more about working at the California State University and the impact of our mission.

SFSU educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

SFSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented groups, who bring diverse experiences and perspectives that strengthen our academic community. We believe that such diversity enhance our curriculum, research, and student support. Our campus actively supports reasonable accommodations and works collaboratively with disabled faculty to remove barriers and foster success.

The California State University is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 89521, the CSU is required to contact the current and/or former employer(s) of an applicant in the final stages of the recruitment process and make a reasonable attempt to obtain information regarding any prior misconduct by the applicant within the last seven years.

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