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CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY:
Graduate Assistants (GAs) in the Department of Psychology provide part-time professional and technical assistance to faculty in activities related to their graduate study. GA assignments are non-instructional and are designed to provide graduate students with practical experience relevant to their academic and professional development.
Responsibilities vary according to the needs of the faculty member, research project, or grant supporting the appointment. Graduate Assistants may assist with research activities, data collection and organization, literature searches, preparation of research materials, use of research equipment, laboratory activities, student training, preparation of reports and other project materials, and other professional or technical work requiring knowledge and skills appropriate to graduate-level study.
Some assignments may involve work in specialized research settings, including laboratories or animal research facilities, and may require assignment-specific training before work begins.
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES Depending on the assignment, Graduate Assistants may: Assist faculty with authorized research and other special projects.
Collect, organize, enter, manage, or summarize research data.
Conduct literature searches and compile bibliographies or other source materials.
Assist with preparation of research materials, protocols, reports, presentations, or other project-related materials.
Assist with preparation, organization, and maintenance of materials used in research projects.
Organize, train, and supervise laboratory research teams.
Coordinate and conduct research projects.
Perform project-specific professional or technical tasks appropriate to the student's academic preparation.
Participate in required training associated with the particular research environment or assignment.
Meet regularly with the faculty supervisor and complete assigned work within established timelines.
Provide routine animal care and technical support in accordance with approved animal-use protocols and institutional standards.
Comply with applicable university, college, department, laboratory, and research policies and procedures.
For assignments involving specialized facilities or research activities, additional duties and training requirements may apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline in which assigned. Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment; ability to supervise, assist, and train students; and ability to assist faculty in the conduct of special projects/research within the discipline.
Experience:
For the initial appointment, evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work. For subsequent appointment, evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree and registration in a CSU graduate degree program. Students enrolled in credential programs are not eligible for this position.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must:
Have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree or equivalent preparation.
Be enrolled in a CSU graduate degree program. Students enrolled in credential programs are not eligible for Graduate Assistant appointments.
Demonstrate satisfactory achievement in previous academic work for an initial appointment and satisfactory progress toward completion of the graduate degree for subsequent appointments.
Possess knowledge of the subject matter relevant to the assignment.
Possess the academic preparation and ability necessary to assist faculty with the research, professional, or technical activities associated with the assignment.
Be able to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other students and to perform assigned work responsibly.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS Depending on the assignment, preferred qualifications may include: Coursework or other academic preparation directly relevant to the project or assignment.
Prior research experience related to the work to be performed.
Experience with research methods, data collection, data management, or data analysis relevant to the assignment.
Experience conducting literature searches or preparing research materials.
Experience with laboratory procedures, research equipment, or specialized research environments relevant to the assignment.
Experience working in an animal research facility or with research animals, when applicable to the assignment.
Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and ability to complete work within established timelines.
Demonstrated potential to effectively train and mentor other students.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 as a condition of employment.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note:
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Psychology is one of the largest academic departments at CSUSB, serving more than 1,700 undergraduate majors and over 100 graduate students. The department offers a B.A. in Psychology with concentrations in General Psychology, Biological Psychology, and Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Graduate offerings include M.A. programs in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Psychological Science, and Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
Faculty conduct research across a broad range of areas in psychology, providing graduate students with opportunities to develop research and professional skills through faculty-supervised projects. Graduate Assistant assignments vary depending on faculty research activities, grant-supported projects, available funding, and project needs.
To find out more, visit the Department of Psychology
For more information regarding the position, please contact:
Department Chair Donna Garcia
dmgarcia@csusb.edu
H-1B Employment CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
CA Resident Requirement The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. As of the effective date of this policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state. For more information and the full policy, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/
Salary is commensurate with experience.
(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)
2325 0 07/01/2024 GRADUATE ASSISTANT MONTHLY $3,408.00 - $6,072
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