Teaching Associate - Math 115: College Algebra (Fall 2026)

Math 115: College Algebra

• Position: Teaching Associate
• Semester: Fall 2026
• College: College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Mathematics

Job Overview

The Department of Mathematics is accepting applications for Unit 11 Teaching Associate positions for the Fall 2026.

Attends assigned class time and provides classroom instruction for course numberMATH 115.

• Must attend every class time and lead classroom discussion under supervision of faculty member.

Prepares syllabus, prepares lesson plan and course materials collaboratively for each class and maintains expertise in subject area.

• Prepare class syllabus based on the template provided by the supervising faculty member.
• Identify course requirements and reading materials for students.
• Make assignments to students such as homework assignments, quizzes, exams, reports, etc.
• Read and stay current with recent developments in the field.

Assesses student performance and determines course grades for each student

• Determine grading scale and grading criteria for all assignments.
• Grade student work using well defined grading rubric.
• Determine overall course grade for each student.

Provides assistance to students during office hours                                        

• Hold weekly office hours and provide assistance to students as needed.

Other Responsibilities:  This position includes the requirement of your attendance in meetings on Tuesdays 1:00 pm-2:15 pm throughout the semester beginning September 1, 2026 and continuing through December 8, 2026.  Also, meet on Thursdays, September, 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. These meetings will be facilitated by the Lead Instructor and provide an opportunity for instructors to:
1) talk about how last week’s lesson plans/lecture notes worked and suggest updates,
2) review a draft of next week’s lesson plans/lecture notes, discuss and suggest updates,
3) write study guides, quizzes, exams and grading rubrics as a group,
4) and discuss other challenges and opportunities. 

This position also includes the requirement to fully participate in the Math Teaching Associate Training Workshop to be held during on August 25, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and August 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Details regarding the exact schedule for Math Teaching Associate Workshop will be forthcoming.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

The Teaching Associate classification provides currently enrolled or admitted CSU graduate students with parttime employment offering practical teaching experience in fields related to their advanced study. They teach university courses and may also assist faculty or teaching staff with various professional and technical activities. Work assignments are closely associated with their program of study or the academic department in which they are enrolled.

General Requirements of the Position:

• Knowledge of subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
• Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and ability to instruct and evaluate students.
• Ability to learn and perform assigned work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
• Accept responsibility.

General Minimum Qualifications of the Position:

• Admission or registration as a CSUSM student

Anticipated Pay Rate

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $3,245-$4,000 CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,245-$7,598

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Instructional Student Assistants are non-exempt employees. CSU policy limits work assignments to no more than 20 hours in a week in all campus positions combined while students are in session.

Application Timeline 

Applications will be reviewed starting June 4, 2026. All positions are subject to enrollment/registration as a CSUSM student and funding.