Physics Teaching Associate — Lead Intro Lab & Lectures

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresno State is seeking graduate students as Teaching Associates in the Department of Physics. You will typically provide classroom instruction and may teach physics labs and beginning courses, with eligibility based on the MS program status and funding.

Assignments may vary by semester and 20-hour work limit applies; anticipate positions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 with pay calculated per Weighted Teaching Units.

Qualifications

• MS program admission in good academic standing.
• Enroll in at least 6 units for the semester toward degree.
• Demonstrated progress toward degree.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage the classroom.
• Create or implement course design and assignment sequence.
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities.
• Respond to and evaluate student writing.
• Review and grade lab assignments.
• Assess student performance, including course grades.
• Assist students outside class during office hours.
• Attend TA orientation at semester start.
• Attend monthly lab meetings.
• Proctor exams.
• Teach beginning lab course as instructor of record.
• Evaluate student work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instructing potential

Diversity commitment

Education

MS program admission in physics

Enroll 6+ units for semester

Progress towards degree

Job description

Fresno State is seeking graduate students as Teaching Associates in the Department of Physics. You will typically provide classroom instruction and may teach physics labs and beginning courses, with eligibility based on the MS program status and funding.

Assignments may vary by semester and 20-hour work limit applies; anticipate positions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 with pay calculated per Weighted Teaching Units.