Physics Program - Teaching Assistant (Physics Lab) (2026/2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Medical coverage for eligible employees

Job summary

The University of La Verne seeks a Teaching Assistant for the Physics Lab for the 2026/2027 academic year. This role involves assisting in lab sections and helping students engage with practical applications of physics.

Candidates must be current students at the University and have completed specific Physics courses with satisfactory grades. The position requires effective communication, commitment to support student learning, and attendance at mandatory events.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at the University of La Verne.
• Successful completion of required Physics courses.
• Interest in physical science.

Responsibilities

• Help students use scientific apparatuses and data acquisition systems.
• Facilitate discussions on physics phenomena.
• Assist instructors with lab introductions, troubleshooting, and grading.
• Attend mandatory weekly pre-lab meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to assist students

Knowledge of physics

Education

Current University of La Verne student

Completion of Physics sequence 201/203 or 202/204 with B- or better

Job description

Physics Program - Teaching Assistant (Physics Lab) (2026/2027)

This student teaching assistant position will support physics lab sections during the 2026/2027 academic year.

Work Schedule

The 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
• Thursday 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
• Thursday 06:50 PM – 09:50 PM

Mandatory Pre‑Lab Meetings: Fridays (time to be decided). Attendance at mandatory weekly pre‑lab meetings is required.

Responsibilities

Teaching assistants will:

• Help students safely and effectively use specialized scientific apparatuses, computerized data acquisition systems, and data analysis techniques.
• Facilitate small group interactions and deep discussions about theoretical and experimental physics phenomena.
• Assist instructors with conceptual introductions, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and grading as necessary.
• Attend mandatory weekly pre‑lab meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must 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 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 understandings of lab material.
• Dependable, reliable, and self‑sufficient.

Benefits Summary

• One hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours per year and capped at 48 hours.
• University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – employees may contribute voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.
• Employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne, in accordance with the Affordable Care Act.
• Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

Physical Demands Summary

The physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.