Student Employee- Dept of Physics-Lab Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, seeks a Student Employee for the Physics Department as a Lab Assistant to support lab sessions and student learning. Responsibilities include presenting an introduction to physics laboratory techniques, observing student progress and offering encouragement, keeping attendance records, and responding promptly to student emails.

You will grade assignments, submit grades to instructors on time, and participate in weekly TA meetings and tutoring

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed PHYS 1301/1101 and/or PHYS 1302/1102 with a grade of B or higher.

Responsibilities

• Present an introduction to the physics and techniques of the laboratory
• Observe student progress and offer assistance and encouragement as needed
• Keep records of student attendance
• Respond promptly and effectively to student emails
• Grade assignments and submit grades to instructors in a timely manner
• Attend weekly TA meetings
• Hold weekly tutoring hours

Job description

Position Overview

Student Employee – Dept of Physics – Lab Assistant

Responsibilities

• Present an introduction to the physics and techniques of the laboratory
• Observe student progress and offer assistance and encouragement as needed
• Keep records of student attendance
• Respond promptly and effectively to student emails
• Grade assignments and submit grades to instructors in a timely manner
• Attend weekly TA meetings
• Hold weekly tutoring hours

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed PHYS 1301/1101 and/or PHYS 1302/1102 with a grade of B or higher.

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.