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

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in California seeks Lab Instructors responsible for assisting in lab instruction and improving student understanding of physics. Candidates must be current students at the University of La Verne and have completed specific physics courses with a grade of B- or better. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to support fellow students in mastering lab material. Flexible work schedule includes both Fall and Spring semesters.

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of La Verne student.
• Successful completion of Physics sequence with a grade of B- or better.
• Interest in physical science.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lab instruction and grading.
• Support and improve labs from a student perspective.
• Help fellow students learn physics.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Teaching

Education

Current University student at La Verne

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

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lab instructors will rely on their teaching assistants to provide valuable instructional/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 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/week.
• Ability to communicate effectively and help students construct their own understandings of lab material.
• Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient.

Work Schedule

Teaching assistants 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 – 5:00 PM
• Thursday 06:50 PM – 09:50 PM

Mandatory Pre-Lab Meetings: Fridays (time to be decided)