Faculty Assistant - Arts and Sciences, Physics

WUSTL; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,573 - 41,204; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a teaching-support role to assist faculty teaching courses in the department.

The duties include assisting in course instruction and laboratory subsections, grading student lab reports, homework and exams, and holding regular office hours to help students. The position is in a normal office setting with typical hours and salary range of $19.29–$29.91 per hour (Grade G07‑H).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree in Physics or related field preferred.
• No specific certifications or work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in course instruction and laboratory subsections.
• Grade student laboratory reports, homework, and exams.
• Hold regular office hours to assist students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Time management

Office hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in Physics or related field

Job description

Scheduled Hours: 37.5

Position Summary

Serves in a support role for faculty teaching courses in department.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in course instruction and/or laboratory sub‑sections.
• Assists in grading student laboratory reports, homework assignments and exams.
• Holds regular office hours to assist students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment: Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• No specific certification/professional license required.
• No specific work experience required.
• No driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physics or related field.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Good time management.
• Oral Communications, Time Management.

Salary

Salary Range: $19.29 - $29.91 per hour (Grade G07-H).

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources available for continued childcare needs.
• Coverage of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.