Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Department of History (Academic Year 26/27)

Vacancy Announcement

Position Type: Instructional Student Assistant

Term of Appointment: Academic Year 2026/2027 (Fall or Spring, or both)

Hours of Appointment: up to 20 hours per week

Pay Rate: $17.86/hour

Positions Available: Multiple

Department: History

Overview

Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) in this classification perform teaching, grading and/or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. The work may be performed on-campus or at an off-campus public agency or private non-profit organization under an agreement with a campus in the CSU system.

Students applying for ISA positions must be admitted or registered as a CSU student. Academic Student Employees may not concurrently hold a faculty or staff position. Students with assignments in more than one student classification (i.e., Teaching Associate, Graduate Assistant, and Student Assistant) are restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to full-time during academic break periods. The 20 hour per week maximum includes hours worked in all positions.

See Classification Standards for more information: https://www.humboldt.edu/academic-personnel-services/employee-recruitment/academic-student-unit-11 

Job Duties 

JOB # 302: History - Writing Consultants

Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) will serve as Writing Consultants and will work primarily with History majors. They will work one-to-one, in small groups, and/or online with students on academic writing assignments, revising and editing. ISAs work with students to identify areas of a piece of writing that would benefit from revision, and assist the student's efforts to strengthen the overall paper, rather than proof-reading or making changes for the student. The ISA may be required to occasionally attend a history class to perform the duties or to make arrangements to work with students outside of the classroom. 

Minimum Qualifications for this Classification

Knowledge and Abilities: Instructional Student Assistants must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; and accept responsibility. Completion of specific coursework may be required in order to teach, grade or tutor a course.

Special Qualifications: Admission or registration as an Humboldt student is required. On-Campus or Off-Campus Work-Study Instructional Student Assistants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Work-Study Program, as determined by the campus' financial aid office.

Note: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of Cal Poly Humboldt.

Department Hiring Criteria 

JOB # 302: History - Writing Consultants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Students must be in good academic standing and have completed HIST 210 and an upper-division History course or equivalent with a grade of B+ or better. Students must have demonstrated a high level of writing competence as verified by recommendations from prior employers or faculty members and/or writing samples.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students and faculty on campus and who demonstrate professionalism, engagement, and growth.

How to Apply and Contact Information

Please submit the following application materials via CHRS Recruiting (PageUp):

• Letter of Application/Cover Letter;
• Resume/CV;
• Application for Employment (complete in CHRS Recruiting - PageUp);
• Current Unofficial Transcripts; and
• Sample of Academic Writing from a History Class.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of History, or Cal Poly Humboldt to:

Department of History

Cal Poly Humboldt

Email: histdept@humboldt.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Availability of positions are contingent upon departmental need. Ear