Instructional Student Assistant Pool in Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies (Academic Year 25/26)

Vacancy Announcement

Position Type: Instructional Student Assistant

Term of Appointment: Academic Year 2025/2026 (Fall or Spring, or both)

Hours of Appointment: up to 20 hours per week

Pay Rate: $17.86/hour

Positions Available: Multiple

Department: Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies

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 # 286: Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies: Grader/Tutor 

Job duties for a successful ISA applicant may include, but are not limited to:  Assisting faculty in CRGS, ES, or WS courses in supporting student learning. This assistance may include some or all of the following tasks:

• Support students in staying on topic during small group discussions
• Assist with taking role and recording participation in class
• Perform individual or group tutoring for CRGS, ES or WS classes
• Assess academic needs of students needing support in CRGS CRGS, ES or WS classes
• Help students increase their comprehension of readings assigned for the course
• Help students improve their writing for the course
• Provide structured study sessions for exams
• Monitor student progress and follow up with students to support their success
• Provide appropriate information and referrals to students for additional support
• ISAs must meet at least once every other week with the faculty member

JOB # 298: Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies: CouRaGeouS Cuentos Mentor 

Job duties for a successful ISA applicant may include, but is not limited to: Review, catalog, and evaluate CouRaGeouS Cuentos student submissions (from ES 107 and CRGS 331) in preparation for upcoming volumes. Assist faculty with tutoring/mentoring students in relation to their submitted work. Manage CouRaGeouS Cuentos social media accounts; Creating promotional materials; Participate in tabling events promoting the journal; Assist in the preparation of workshops and events as needed for CouRaGeouS Cuentos. 

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 # 286: Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies: Grader/Tutor 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Demonstrated success in CRGS, ES, or WS courses, evidenced by letter grade of B or higher in all prior coursework, or recommendation from a CRGS faculty member. Successful applicants must have ability to work e