Fresno State·Fresno, California
Teaching Associates are primarily responsible for providing classroom instruction for sections of Spanish 1A and Spanish 1B, which includes preparing materials, evaluating student writing, assessing performance, and maintaining office hours. Duties also involve attending TA orientation, participating in assessment procedures, and potentially teaching other beginning Spanish courses.
Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL Webpage [https://cah.fresnostate.edu/mcll/index.html])
College of Arts and Humanities
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility [https://academics.fresnostate.edu/facultyaffairs/documents/apm/311.pdf], department eligibility and adequate funding.
The department is seeking TA applicants for sections of Spanish 1A and Spanish 1B.
TAs will teach sections of Spanish 1A and Spanish 1B the following semester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures Department.
The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TAs to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.
A candidate for the position of teaching associate in the Department of Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures must meet the following minimum qualifications:
1. Admission to the Spanish Master's Program in the Department of Fresno State, in good academic standing. 2. Must have passed the MA Language Exam.
3. Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
The review of applications will begin in Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date.
*For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by April 10, 2026; consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
For application inquiries, please email María Elvira Hernández at mehernandez@mail.fresnostate.edu
Finalists: may be asked for an interview
The California State University Teaching Associate Classification and Standards [https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Documents/Teaching_Associate.pdf]
Evaluations: For details please view the Academic Policy Manual, Section 311 [http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/documents/apm/311.pdf]
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 [https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx] (Class Code = 2354 for Teaching Associates).
Assignments: Assignments are made by Department Chair or Program Coordinator after consultation with the teaching associate.
Duties Form: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Unit 11 [https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/labor-and-employee-relations/Pages/unit11-uaw.aspx], 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.
Teaching Associate 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.
About the Campus
California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.
The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings [https://washingtonmonthly.com/2022-college-guide/national/], and ranked 25th in the nation [https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/california-state-university-fresno/] in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges [https://money.com/best-colleges/rankings/best-public-colleges/]. The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education [https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/].
These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be. Find out more about our Principles of Community here [https://president.fresnostate.edu/principles-of-community.html].
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University.
We focus on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures.
We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.
Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives.
Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html [https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html]. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
The person holding this position is considered a "general 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html [http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html]
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. [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13116180/latest/?showchanges=true] You can find more information here [https://covid.fresnostate.edu/vaccinations.html].
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Market context
California Spanish teaching associate roles are typically competitive because they require strong graduate preparation and close alignment with program needs. For this Fresno State position, candidates must be admitted to the Spanish Master’s Program, be in good academic standing, have passed the MA Language Exam, and be enrolled in at least 6 units with satisfactory progress; job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Before applying, confirm you meet the SPAN course requirement and can document your graduate status.
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