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Position Title: ISA Instructional Student Assistant
College/Unit: College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department/School: Anthropology
Application Deadline: 3/17/26
Seasonal Role Working Dates: 03/23/2026-05/15/2026
Pay Range: $17.86-$23.84
Location Type: On-site
Role Description:
The Anthropology Department in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is collecting application materials for an Instructional Student Assistant for ANTH 140-01.
Description of Duties:
ANTH 140-01 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
TTh 11-12:15; Ayres 106
Hours per week: 4-6
Equivalent Timebase: 0.15
Read and Evaluate student papers; Help students improve their papers
Maintain/submit student records
Evaluate student assignments
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Anthropology graduate student. Demonstrated ability to assess students as well as relate well to others within the academic environment; work cooperatively with faculty, staff and other students; accept responsibility; work with minimal supervision; accurately evaluate and return assignments in a timely manner. Knowledge of the topics covered in anthropology as demonstrated by successful completion of multiple upper division anthropology courses. Satisfactory achievement in graduate level academic work and is making sufficient progress towards their degree. Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate students who have successfully completed ANTH 610(A): Professionalism in Anthropology is required.
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
Applicants must provide:
- Resume
- Cover letter (Refer to how you would contribute to improving learning outcomes of online students)
- Class Schedule/availability
Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.
Notification Procedure:
Qualified candidates will be notified via email.
Job-related questions should be directed to:
Dr. Matt O’Brien, Search Committee Chair
BSS 354, 530-898-6192
mjobrien@csuchico.edu
Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Compliance training completion (approximately 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
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