Academic Assistant - Physics

lsu; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University of Alexandria seeks an Academic Assistant for Physics to support online courses and assist faculty in delivering high-quality education. Role involves student communication, grading, and forum participation in Moodle or publisher sites.

The position requires a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics and adherence to LSUA training including FERPA and cybersecurity policies. Strong organizational skills and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 18 graduate hours in Physics.
• Experience assisting faculty with online courses is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Reply to student inquiries via email.
• Grade assignments using rubrics.
• Rate discussion forums.
• Send weekly reminders to the class.
• Assist faculty with facilitating online courses.

Education

Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Physics

Job description

About Us

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title

Academic Assistant - Physics

Position Type

Other Academic

Department

LSUA FA - IT - Distance Education (Teresa B Seymour (00009328))

Work Location

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade

Other Academic

Job Description

Academic Assistants (AAs) work in college-level courses (either in Moodle or the publisher web site) to ensure prompt feedback and a quality educational experience for students. AAs will assist faculty with facilitating online courses in several ways including:

• replying to student inquiries via email
• grading assignments using rubrics
• discussion forum ratings
• sending weekly reminders to the class

AAs work harmoniously with faculty and supervisors to meet course needs. Duties within the course may vary. These duties must be performed throughout the course duration. Academic Assistants are not responsible for creating course content or altering the course in any way. AAs are expected to stay up to date on required LSUA training including but not limited to FERPA, Sexual Harassment, Cybersecurity, and Moodle.

Competencies

None

Special Instructions

Qualifications: Master's Degree AND 18 graduate hours in Physics

Posting Date

September 2, 2026

Closing Date

September 8, 2026

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [e-mail]