Teaching Assistant

merceruniversity; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Georgia is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for the Physics Department to support in-class activities and peer learning. Responsibilities include handing out and collecting materials, assisting with daily quizzes and worksheets, and helping faculty with course tasks.

Candidates should have completed PHY 141 or 161 and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. This position pays $12.50 per hour, with a scheduled 6 hours per week, starting August 18,

Qualifications

• Must have completed PHY 141 or 161 and demonstrated excellent proficiency.
• The candidate is expected to have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• In classes: Serve as a teaching assistance in class to assist daily activities, such as handing out and collecting materials, as well as providing peer assistance during group work.
• Outside of classes: Assist faculty in daily quizzes and worksheets.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Peer assistance

Classroom assistance

Education

PHY 141 or PHY 161 completed

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage

Department: Physics

Supervisor: Sheng-Chiang Lee

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Job Description

• In classes: Serve as a teaching assistance in class to assist daily activities, such as handing out and collecting materials, as well as providing peer assistance during group work.
• Outside of classes: Assist faculty in daily quizzes and worksheets.
• Must have completed PHY 141 or 161 and demonstrated excellent proficiency.
• The candidate is expected to have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Pay rate: $12.5/hr

Scheduled Hours: 6

Start Date: 08/18/2026

End Date: 12/11/2026