CSTEM Instructional Student Assistant - Embedded Lab

• Position: Instructional Student Assistant
• Semester: Fall 2026
• College: CSTEM
• Department: Dean's Office

Under supervision ISA provide tutoring, grading or instruction to other CSU students for the majority of their work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. Assignments are made by academic department or equivalent administrative unit by a specific supervisor at CSUSM. The work may be performed on-campus or, given the current situation, remotely from home. 

The CSTEM Dean's Office accepts applications for our ISA positions throughout the Fall 2026 session as part of our ISA Pool. Applications are valid through the Fall 2026.

The duties of an ISA may include: • Meeting with instructor to discuss lab activities .

• Meeting with instructor to discuss lab activities prior to the lab.
• Assists students during class with lab activities.
• Offers assistance to students  with lab activities

ISA work part-time (typically up to 20 hours per week) during academic periods. Incumbents may have concurrent assignments in other Student Assistant classifications as long as 20 hours are not exceeded in total.  

Incumbents must possess the following abilities: 

• Requires asmission or registration as a CSU student
• Ability to learn and perform assigned work 
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff and other students 
• Ability to accept responsibility 

Minimum qualifications:

• Registration in CSUSM degree Program 
• Enrolled in Courses for Fall 2026 at CSUSM toward the completion of the degree
• Able to make decisions about accomplishing work assignments
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Anticipated Pay Rate

• $17.86/ hour

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Application Timeline:

A review of applications will begin on June15, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. All positions are subject to enrollment/registration as a CSUSM student and funding.

Additional Information

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.