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

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 19,207 - 27,355; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage

Job summary

The University of La Verne is seeking teaching assistants at the La Verne Main Campus. Candidates must be current students and have successfully completed the required Physics course sequence with at least a B- grade. Responsibilities include using technology to assist students in labs, facilitating discussions, and troubleshooting equipment.

Hourly pay is $16.90. The role requires a commitment for a minimum of 5 hours a week during both Fall and Spring semesters, along with effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist students in labs using specialized scientific apparatuses.
• Interest in physical science and effective communication skills are necessary.
• Dependable and self-sufficient work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Use technology to assist students in completing physics labs.
• Facilitate small group interactions and discussions about physics phenomena.
• Assist instructors with lab introductions and troubleshooting equipment.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Reliability

Assistive Technology

Data Analysis

Education

Current University of La Verne student

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

Job description

Specific Duties

Teaching assistants will:

• Use technology to assist students in completing their physics labs.
• Help students to 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/week.
• Ability to communicate effectively and help students construct their own understandings of lab material.
• Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient.

Benefits Summary

Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.
• University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.
• In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.
• Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

Location

La Verne Main Campus.

Physical Demands Summary

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

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? No.

Pay Rate

Hourly Rate: $16.90