American Studies, King Reading Program - Graduate Assistant Pool

Department of American Studies/King Reading Program
Graduate Assistant

POSITION

The American Studies King Reading Program at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Graduate Assistant Pool.

We welcome applications from current CSUF graduate students in the American Studies Department

The King Reading Program brings CSUF students and K-5 students at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Santa Ana together through a love of reading. Help coordinate, schedule, and monitor Zoom reading sessions where CSUF undergraduates read a picture book that promotes diversity and inclusion to elementary school students. Come make a difference in the community!

This position is fully virtual; all hours can be completed remotely

Position Duration Fall 2026 and or Spring 2027

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be a currently enrolled graduate student in the M.A. program in American Studies
• Must be in good academic standing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with young students

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae  
• 1-page cover letter expressing why you are interested in participating in the King Reading Program. Include a description of how this position contributes to your current or future goals

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Professor Susie Woo: suwoo@fullerton.edu 

COMPENSATION

All Graduate Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.  

Classification Range: $3,245 to $4,380 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $3,800

The full-time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the time base assigned.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Graduate Assistants rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

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