Vacancy Announcement

Position Type: Instructional Student Assistant

Term of Appointment: Academic Year 2025/2026 (Fall or Spring, or both)

Hours of Appointment: up to 20 hours per week

Pay Rate: $17.86/hour

Positions Available: Multiple

Department: Music

Overview

Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants (ISAs) in this classification perform teaching, grading and/or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. The work may be performed on-campus or at an off-campus public agency or private non-profit organization under an agreement with a campus in the CSU system.

Students applying for ISA positions must be admitted or registered as a CSU student. Academic Student Employees may not concurrently hold a faculty or staff position. Students with assignments in more than one student classification (i.e., Teaching Associate, Graduate Assistant, and Student Assistant) are restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to full-time during academic break periods. The 20 hour per week maximum includes hours worked in all positions.

See Classification Standards for more information: https://www.humboldt.edu/academic-personnel-services/employee-recruitment/academic-student-unit-11 

Job Duties 

JOB # 163: Music: Grader

Outside of normal class hours, provide grading assistance for undergraduate music courses. Depending upon the needs of the instructor and course offerings, courses that may need graders include, but are not limited to: Music 102, 103, 104, 105, 301, 302, and 305.

JOB # 274: Music: Tutor

During normal class hours and some regular hours outside of class, the Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) will provide tutoring for students enrolled in undergraduate music courses. Depending upon the needs of the instructor and course offerings, courses that may need tutors include, but are not limited to: Music 108, 109, 112, 113, 130, 218, 219, 330, 341, 342, 343, 344, 444.

Minimum Qualifications for this Classification

Knowledge and Abilities: Instructional Student Assistants must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; and accept responsibility. Completion of specific coursework may be required in order to teach, grade or tutor a course.

Special Qualifications: Admission or registration as an Humboldt student is required. On-Campus or Off-Campus Work-Study Instructional Student Assistants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Work-Study Program, as determined by the campus' financial aid office.

Note: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of Cal Poly Humboldt.

Department Hiring Criteria 

JOB # 163: Music: Grader

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Applicants must have earned a grade of B- or better in the course to be graded. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Music majors with sophomore standing or higher are preferred.

JOB # 274: Music: Tutor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION: Applicants must have earned a grade of B- or better in the course(s) in which they will tutor, or a more advanced course.  Applicants must demonstrate knowledge in the area in which they will provide tutoring.  Knowledge is typically demonstrated through earning a grade of B- or better in the course(s) in which they will tutor, or successful completion of a more advanced course.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Music majors with sophomore standing or higher are preferred.

How to Apply and Contact Information

Please submit the follwing application materials via CHRS Recruiting (PageUp):

• Letter of Application/Cover Letter;
• Resume/CV;
• Application for Employment (complete in CHRS Recruiting - PageUp); and
• Current Unofficial Transcripts.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Music, or Cal Poly Humboldt to:

Department of Music

Cal Poly Humboldt

Email: mus@humboldt.edu 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Availability of positions are contingent upon departmental need. Early response is encouraged.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

See more photos at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Flickr page. 

Notice: It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position that is designated as sensitive under CSU guidelines. The background check will include, at a minimum, a criminal records check. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU student workers who apply for the position. All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. 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. Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hr@humboldt.edu