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

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of La Verne is seeking physics lab teaching assistants to support lectures, run lab sections, and help students grasp experimental concepts. You will assist with instruction, grading, and provide feedback from a student perspective.

Must be a current ULV student enrolled in physics courses, with completed sequence 201/203 or 202/204, and a genuine interest in physical science. Availability for Fall and Spring, and ability to communicate effectively, are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of La Verne student.
• Successful completion of Physics sequence 201/203 or 202/204 with a grade of B- or better.
• Interest in physical science.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and grading in physics labs.
• Provide instructional feedback from a student perspective to improve labs.
• Help students understand lab concepts and strengthen their learning.

Skills

Communication

Interest in physical science

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Current ULV student

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

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