AY Teaching Associate; TA - Kinesiology

Job no: 547047
Work type: Teaching Associate
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

The Department of Kinesiology seeks graduate students to serve as Teaching Associates. Teaching Associates provide classroom instruction and may conduct laboratory work. Eligibility is determined by TA eligibility, department eligibility and adequate funding. TAs will teach sections of Kinematics Activity Classes (KAC) and may also lead labs and other beginning courses as needed.

• 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
• 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

• Fall 2025:
  August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025
• Spring 2026:
  January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026

• Students can work up to 20 hours per week
• 1 unit = 2.66 hours per week (40 hrs × 1 unit/15 units)
• Typical lab range: 1.3–5.2 weighted teaching units (dependent on courses and section assignments)
• Typical lecture range: 3–6 units (dependent on courses and section assignments)
• 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 faculty‑scheduled meetings for briefing, coordination, and discussion of course content and materials
• Perform other assignments supportive of university instruction

• Admission to the Graduate Program in the Department of Kinesiology, in good academic standing.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
• Demonstrated satisfactory progress toward the degree.
• Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Possession of an approved baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or a related discipline.
• Communication skills appropriate to the instructional setting.
• Evidence of subject matter competence.
• Ability and willingness to work with computers, including common word‑processing software and computer and Internet‑based language teaching technology.

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.

• Current unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate education. Combine transcripts from multiple institutions into one document.
• Curriculum Vitae or résumé, including contact information, employment and educational history, skills, internships, awards, volunteer service, training and relevant experience. Include a list of three references.
• List of three references (enter separately in the online application). Provide first name, last name, type of reference, organization, position title, phone number and e‑mail address.

For application inquiries, please email Dr. Jenelle N. Gilbert, Chair (jgilbert).

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.