ASUA Writing Intensive Course Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) 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 website.

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

We are seeking dedicated Writing Mentors to support undergraduate students enrolled in a Writing Intensive (WI) designated course. Mentors will play an integral role in the course, providing academic support during class time and offering supplemental instruction outside of class. Mentors will work closely with the course instructor throughout the semester to enhance the classroom experience and provide targeted writing support. This role offers valuable experience for those interested in education, writing instruction, and academic support. Mentors will receive training and ongoing professional development to ensure effective support for students.

This is a part-time position with a weekly commitment of 10-20 hours, plus paid training.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

• Attend all class meetings for your assigned section(s)
• Offer regular one-on-one and group instructional support both inside and outside of class
• Facilitate peer review sessions
• Attend regular mentor meetings

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate/graduate student at CSUSB
• Must maintain academic eligibility throughout employment period (3.0 GPA or higher)
• Must be able to work cooperatively with faculty, staff and other students

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Satisfactory completion of first-year writing at CSUSB or its equivalent at another institution 
• Satisfactory completion of at least one WI designated course in your major, preferably at the upper division level
• Strong writing and communication skills 
• Commitment to supporting diverse learners  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in peer tutoring or mentoring is preferred

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 unde