Physics Graduate Learning Assistant - Physics & Astronomy

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University is seeking a dedicated staff member to create virtual laboratory experiences for undergraduates in online physics courses. The role focuses on delivering the same learning outcomes as in-person labs, including videos of lab exercises and PhET-style simulations.

You will organize content, write lab procedures for posting on Canvas, and assist with grading online physics labs while answering student questions and maintaining grade records.

Qualifications

• Experience creating virtual labs or simulations for physics courses.
• Ability to organize video content and post to Canvas.
• Strong written skills for lab procedures and documentation.
• Experience grading online physics labs and maintaining a grade book.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual lab experiences for undergraduate physics courses (e.g., PhET, edited videos).
• Organize videos and content and post on Canvas or other sites.
• Write lab procedures and post to Canvas.
• Grade online physics labs, respond to student questions, and maintain a grade book.

Skills

Video editing

Online lab design

Content organization

Student support

Education

BA/BS in Physics or related field

Tools

Canvas

Video editing software

PhET simulations

Job description

Create virtual laboratory experiences for students who are taking undergraduate physics classes online. Virtual labs should provide students with the opportunity to achieve the same learning outcomes as their in-person counterparts. Taking videos of physics lectures as they are being delivered may also be required.

Career Readiness Competencies:

• Career & Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking

• Providing virtual lab experiences for undergraduate physics courses (e.g., PhET, edited videos of lab exercises being carried out).
• Organizing videos and other content (digital and physical) and posting on Canvas (or other sites if necessary).
• Writing lab procedures and posting to Canvas.
• Grading online Physics labs, responding to student questions, and maintaining a grade book.

• Students having completed PHYS 3110 or its equivalent. Current enrollment or successful completion of PHYS 6010 preferred.
• Experience in videography, including basic video editing.
• Must be responsible, dependable and trustworthy; and able to work with little supervision.
• Must have a BA or BS degree in Physics or a closely related field.