Department of Health Science Teaching Associate Pool

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 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 Lab Teaching Assistant (TA) provides instructional support to faculty and students in a laboratory setting. The TA is responsible for assisting in the preparation, execution, and evaluation of laboratory sessions for undergraduate courses.

Working Conditions:

• Requires time in a laboratory setting, handling materials and equipment.

• May involve standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of supplies or equipment.

Hours:

Approximately 10-20 hours per week, depending on the course and departmental needs.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Key Responsibilities:

1. Instructional Support:

• Conducting laboratory sessions, including demonstrating techniques and procedures.

• Provide guidance and support to students during lab activities to help them understand course concepts.

• Answer questions, troubleshoot problems, and clarify instructions related to experiments.

2. Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure students follow proper procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

• Handle hazardous materials and chemicals according to safety guidelines.

• Report any safety incidents or equipment malfunctions to the instructor or lab supervisor.

4. Grading and Assessment:

• Grading lab reports, quizzes, or assignments as directed by the instructor.

• Provide constructive feedback to students to help improve their performance.

5. Administrative Tasks:

• Track student attendance and participation during lab sessions.

• Record and maintain accurate data related to experiments and results.

• Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions as required.

6. Student Liaison

• The Liaison will act as a bridge between students and our MPH program. The Student Liaison represents student interests, voices concerns, gathers feedback, and communicates important information from the our program Administration to the students and vice versa. Student Liaisons work to ensure that students' needs and perspectives are considered in decisions that affect them.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in a graduate program related to the discipline of the course.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working in a laboratory setting, with a focus on safety and organization.

• Ability to manage time and multitask in a dynamic learning environment.

• Shadow all HSCI 1200 labs one term before starting to teach the lab

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 Health Science & Human Ecology

To find out more about the Department of

Please Note: 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.

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:

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

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.

California State University, San Bernardino is an 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, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: