Teaching Fellow - Education Focused - Physics

UNSW; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Georgia is seeking a Teaching Fellow for Physics to support first year students' learning and assist in course development. You will teach, develop resources for teachers, and ensure safety in teaching activities. Ideal candidates should have a relevant undergraduate degree and teaching experience. Competitive salary and full-time position available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching physics in years 11 and 12.
• Ability to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) effectively to create and modify online material.
• Understanding of health & safety responsibilities and commitment to training.

Responsibilities

• Teach first year physics courses including lectures and workshops.
• Assist with the creation and revision of course material.
• Mark examinations, lab reports and assignments.

Skills

Teaching physics

Communication skills

ICT proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Physics or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Teaching Fellow - Education Focused - Physics

The Teaching Fellow participates in teaching activities in the School of Physics as well as provides assistance for course assessment, administration and curriculum development. The Teaching Fellow will support the teaching of first year physics students, ensuring high quality teaching is maintained in the laboratory sessions and problem-solving workshops. The Teaching Fellow’s current knowledge of high school students will be utilised to enhance the transition of first year students to the university setting. The Teaching Fellow will also assist in the development of resources for high school teachers as part of the graduate certificate in physics for science teachers and professional development offerings from within the School of Physics.

Responsibilities

• Teach first year physics courses including the delivery of lectures, laboratory sessions, online courses, and problem-solving workshops.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of professional development modules, depth studies materials for high school teachers and school excursions by making recommendations about what should be included, reviewing existing materials and developing new materials.
• Assist with the creation of new course material and revision of current course material.
• Maintain teaching material and resources including lab manuals and Moodle sites.
• Develop and implement new experiments in liaison with the First Year Director.
• Assist with the marking of examinations, lab reports, assignments and tests in first year physics.
• Cooperate with the First Year Director and other teaching and professional staff to ensure the effective management of teaching activities in first year physics.
• Ensure hazards and risks are identified and controlled for tasks, projects and activities that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

About The Role

• $91K - $121K plus 9.5% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 12 months
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

About The Successful Applicant

• Undergraduate degree in Physics or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching physics with relevant involvement in teaching physics in years 11 and 12.
• Ability to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) effectively to create and modify online material.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively and foster harmonious workplace relations.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

How to Apply

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact: Kate Jackson

E: [e-mail]

Applications close: October 27th, 2025

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.