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

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The University of La Verne is seeking Lab Instructors to support physics teaching assistants in providing instructional and grading assistance. Candidates must be current students and have completed specific Physics courses with satisfactory grades.

Work schedules require availability for lab sections on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings, with mandatory Pre-Lab meetings on Fridays. This role emphasizes effective communication and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be a 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 science.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and grading support in physics labs.
• Help fellow students learn physics effectively.
• Attend mandatory Pre-Lab meetings.

Skills

Teaching support

Communication

Reliability

Education

Current student at University of La Verne

Completed Physics sequence with a grade of B- or better

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lab instructors will rely on their teaching assistants to provide valuable instructional and 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 Qualifications

• Must be a 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 science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Committed to working both Fall and Spring semesters for a minimum of 5 hours per week.
• Ability to communicate effectively and help students construct their own understanding of lab material.
• Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient.

Work Schedule

TA 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)