Department of Biology Graduate Assistant (GA) Pool

Department of Biology Graduate Assistant (GA) Pool Job no: 556901 Work type: Graduate Assistant

Location:

San Bernardino•San Bernardino Campus

Categories:

Unit 11•UAW•California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) 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 Department of Biological Sciences at California State University San Bernardino invites applications for a Graduate Assistant (GA) position. This position provides an excellent opportunity for graduate students to gain valuable experience in both research and supervising students in a classroom, workshop, or laboratory while contributing to the department's mission.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Graduate Assistants will work under the supervision of faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences. The GA will support faculty research initiatives, evaluating student work and examinations, preparing course materials, and help foster student learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Enrollment in the MS in Biology degree program at California State University, San Bernardino. Students enrolled in other graduate programs may be eligible Must maintain academic eligibility throughout employment period (3.0 GPA or higher) Must be able to work cooperatively with faculty, staff and other students Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and work independently

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in hand by time of appointment

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.