AY Teaching Associate; TA - Kinesiology

25-26 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Kinesiology

Job No: 547047
Work Type: Teaching Associate
Location: Central California:
Fresno
Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Temporary, Time Basis:
Part Time

The Department of Kinesiology seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility, department eligibility and adequate funding. The department is seeking TA applicants for sections of various Kinesiology Activity Classes (KAC). TAs will teach sections of KAC such as:

• KAC 4 – Swim for Beginners
• KAC 21 – Elementary Strength Training
• KAC 22 – Bowling
• KAC 24 – Elementary Aerobics
• KAC 33 – Fitness Walking
• KAC 39 – Jogging
• KAC 65 – Basketball
• KAC 68 – Soccer
• KAC 71 – Elementary Volleyball
• KAC 80T – Pickleball
• KAC 103 – Swim for Fitness

TAs may also teach labs such as:

• Kines 109 Lab – Motor Learning
• Kines 116 Lab – Fundamentals of Biomechanics
• Kines 118 Lab – Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology
• Kines 163 Lab – Fitness & Wellness
• Kines 165 Lab – Performance Related Fitness

The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TAs 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.

This position is open until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.

• Fall 2025:
  Aug 18, 2025 – Dec 22, 2025
• Spring 2026:
  Jan 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Students can work up to 20 hours per week. 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week.

• The typical range for labs is between 1.3–5.2 units (dependent on courses and number of sections assigned).
• The typical range for lectures is between 3–6 units (dependent on courses and number of sections assigned).
• No more than 7.5 units.

• Instruct and manage the classroom.
• Create or implement course design and assignment sequence.
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities.
• Provide classroom and/or laboratory instruction.
• Respond to and evaluate student writing.
• Assess student performance, determine course grades.
• Administer examinations.
• Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester.
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures (Portfolio, normings, surveys, etc.).
• Teach beginning course (as instructor of record).
• Maintain office hours; assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment.
• Attend meetings scheduled by faculty for briefing, coordination, and discussion of course content and materials.
• Perform other assignments supportive of university instruction.

The review of applications will begin in Spring 2025 for a Fall 2025 start date. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by March 31; consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.