Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) for the Division of Graduate Studies
Position Overview:
The Division of Graduate Studies is seeking Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) applicants.
Instructional Student Assistants (Writing or Statistics Consultants) meet with graduate students in either one-on-one or in small group settings to collaborate on graduate student writing, research, and/or statistics.
These discussions often address the following: projects, theses, dissertations, or other graduate-level research and/or writing assignments for classes at Fresno State.
The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign Instructional Student Assistant to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester.
Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made.
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The university offers 47 graduate degree programs which include a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, an Educational Specialist degree, and multiple master's degree programs.
The university also offers 13 certificates of advanced study.
Anticipated Appointment Dates: This position is opened until filled.
If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.
Fall 2025: August 18, 2025 - December 22, 2025
Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Hours: 0-20 hours per week.
Job Duties may include the following:
Qualifications:
Application Procedures: The review of applications will begin immediately and may continue for next semester.
For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by July 31st.
The following documents are required to upload:
Finalists may be asked for an interview.
Inquiries: Please contact Ronald Dzergian at
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California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures.
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