The California State University
25-26 AY Graduate Assistant (GA) - Music
The California State University, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
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Job no:
546949 Work type:
Graduate Assistant Location:
Fresno Categories:
Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time
Graduate Assistant for the School of Music College of Arts & Humanities Position Overview The School of Music seeks students as Graduate Assistants. Appointments are contingent upon adequate funding.
Choral Manager
Band (Wind Orchestra) Manager
Marching Band (2) GA’s
Opera Workshop (Sp. 2026 Only)
Music Librarian (Orchestra, Band, Choral)
The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Graduate Assistants to the courses or duties that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, appointments may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.
Anticipated Appointment Dates:
This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.
Fall 2025: August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025;
Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Hours/Units per week : Students can work up to 20-hours per week; 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hrs per week (40hrs x 1-unit/15-unit). No more than 6 units, (or not to exceed 7.50 total WTU’s in one semester, which equates to 20-hours per week)
Job Duties
Provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty members.
Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study.
May involve supervising students in a classroom, workshop, or laboratory (final responsibility is vested in a member of the faculty).
Provide training students in the use of equipment or other resources.
Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials.
Participate in evaluation of students' work.
Qualifications
Minimum GPA 3.0; Applicants with a 3.5 or higher are preferred.
International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 or better.
Must enroll in at least 6 units (three of which must be graduate units) for the semester or in two courses applicable to program of study.
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background.
For those who have previously held a TA position at Fresno State, peer and student evaluations will be reviewed and considered as part of the selection process.
Must be a student fully admitted in the M.A. in Music and in good academic standing.
Application Procedures The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. The following documents are required to upload:
Curriculum Vitae or résumé. Your Curriculum Vitae, or CV, is the academic equivalent of a résumé. It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.
Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document.
References: You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references. The committee may request letters (do not upload letters).
Finalists may be asked for an interview.
Inquiries: Please contact Dr. Cari Earnhart, School of Music Chair, cearnhart@mail.fresnostate.edu
Salary:
Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The monthly salary is calculated based on the Weighted Teaching Units assigned.
Salary Schedule: The CSU salary schedule can be found here (Class Code = 2355 for Graduate Assistants).
Assignments: Assignments are made by the Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the teaching associate.
Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department teaching associate position.
The Graduate Assistant is a student position for those actively enrolled in a graduate program at Fresno State. Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
The California State University System strongly recommends the COVID-19 vaccination and booster for all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) as stated in the revised policy effective April 2023, COVID-19 Vaccinations and Other Safety Measures. You can find more information here.
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Mar 20, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close:
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Job no:
546949 Work type:
Graduate Assistant Location:
Fresno Categories:
Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time
Graduate Assistant for the School of Music College of Arts & Humanities Position Overview The School of Music seeks students as Graduate Assistants. Appointments are contingent upon adequate funding.
Choral Manager
Band (Wind Orchestra) Manager
Marching Band (2) GA’s
Opera Workshop (Sp. 2026 Only)
Music Librarian (Orchestra, Band, Choral)
The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Graduate Assistants to the courses or duties that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, appointments may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.
Anticipated Appointment Dates:
This position is opened until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.
Fall 2025: August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025;
Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Hours/Units per week : Students can work up to 20-hours per week; 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hrs per week (40hrs x 1-unit/15-unit). No more than 6 units, (or not to exceed 7.50 total WTU’s in one semester, which equates to 20-hours per week)
Job Duties
Provide professional non-teaching assistance to faculty members.
Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study.
May involve supervising students in a classroom, workshop, or laboratory (final responsibility is vested in a member of the faculty).
Provide training students in the use of equipment or other resources.
Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials.
Participate in evaluation of students' work.
Qualifications
Minimum GPA 3.0; Applicants with a 3.5 or higher are preferred.
International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 or better.
Must enroll in at least 6 units (three of which must be graduate units) for the semester or in two courses applicable to program of study.
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background.
For those who have previously held a TA position at Fresno State, peer and student evaluations will be reviewed and considered as part of the selection process.
Must be a student fully admitted in the M.A. in Music and in good academic standing.
Application Procedures The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester. The following documents are required to upload:
Curriculum Vitae or résumé. Your Curriculum Vitae, or CV, is the academic equivalent of a résumé. It should contain your contact information, your employment and educational history, skills such as computer programming, familiarity with commonly used computer programs, as well as internships, awards, volunteer service, training and any other experience you have that is relevant to education.
Current unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate education. If you have attended more than one institution, please copy and combine these transcripts into one document.
References: You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references. The committee may request letters (do not upload letters).
Finalists may be asked for an interview.
Inquiries: Please contact Dr. Cari Earnhart, School of Music Chair, cearnhart@mail.fresnostate.edu
Salary:
Each department has different salary scales. Please check with your department for your Base Salary. The monthly salary is calculated based on the Weighted Teaching Units assigned.
Salary Schedule: The CSU salary schedule can be found here (Class Code = 2355 for Graduate Assistants).
Assignments: Assignments are made by the Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the teaching associate.
Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11, a Duties Form (see Appendix E of the CBA) will be completed between the Department and Academic Student Employee. This form substantiates the jobs included for the department teaching associate position.
The Graduate Assistant is a student position for those actively enrolled in a graduate program at Fresno State. Students are limited to 20-hours of part-time work on campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
The California State University System strongly recommends the COVID-19 vaccination and booster for all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) as stated in the revised policy effective April 2023, COVID-19 Vaccinations and Other Safety Measures. You can find more information here.
Advertised:
Mar 20, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close:
#J-18808-Ljbffr