California State University, Long Beach

College of Liberal Arts

Department of English

Unless stated otherwise, appointments are effective for one semester.

Recruitment # 711

Position:   Teaching Associate Openings

Effective Date   Fall: August 24, 2009 to December 24, 2009;  Spring: January 22, 2010 to May 28, 2010 (contingent upon budgetary funds)

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must be graduate students who are enrolled for a minimum of 6 units in the MA program in the Department of English at CSULB.
• Must show potential for successful teaching.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Graduate students may not be employed for more than six semesters.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications                       

• College work in Rhetoric, Composition, Teaching of English, or a related field.
• Experience teaching or tutoring writing.

Duties:                            

Under direct supervision and guidance of the Teaching Associate Supervisor, teach one section of English 100 (Composition).

Salary Range:   

Commensurate with training and experience.  Probable range: $568 to $592 per month, per 3-unit course, paid in six installments per semester.

Required Documentation:         

• A cover letter stating intent of application.
• A personal statement of approximately 250 words describing the applicant’s career objectives, related background, etc.
• A résumé or Curriculum Vita listing a current email address.
• Three letters of recommendation (one of which MUST be from an off-campus reference);
• Transcript from institution awarding B.A. degree and showing its completion,
• A writing sample (maximum 12 pages).

Position Open Until Filled (Or Recruitment Cancelled) Review of applications to begin April 27, 2009 for Fall; October 26, 2009 for Spring.  Please address all applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information to the English Department Chair using the following information:

Dr. Eileen S. Klink, Chair

Department of English

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA  90840-2403

 Inquiries should be addressed to:

Benjamin Blanchard (bblancha@csulb.edu)

(562) 985-9293

In addition to meeting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.  An EO employer.