University of La Verne

Physics Program - Teaching Assistant (Physics Lab) (2025/2026)

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Job Description SummaryLab instructors will rely on their teaching assistants to provide valuable instructional/grading support and offer their unique insights for improving the labs from a student perspective. While helping fellow students learn physics, teaching assistants will become better teachers, better learners, better communicators, and improve their own understanding of physics.Minimum QualificationsMust be current University of La Verne student. Successful completion of the Physics sequence 201/203 or 202/204 with a grade of B- or better. Interest in physical sciencePreferred QualificationsCommitted to working both Fall and Spring semesters for a minimum of 5 hours/week. Ability to communicate effectively and help students construct their own understandings of lab material. Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient.Work ScheduleTA will work one or two of the following lab sections: Tuesday 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM Tuesday 06:50 PM – 09:50 PM Wednesday 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM Wednesday 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM Tuesday 08:40 AM – 11:40 AM Thursday 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM Thursday 06:50 PM – 09:50 PM Mandatory Pre-Lab Meetings: Fridays (time to be decided)

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