Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage: $13.00 per hour

Job summary

Villanova University seeks an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Astrophysics and Planetary Science courses at Mendel Science Center. Typical duties include assisting with labs, grading, and supporting instructors during class sessions.

The position is part-time with a ~6 hours per week commitment, open to work-study or all students, and requires coursework in astrophysics at the undergraduate level.

Qualifications

• Astrophysics major required.
• Must be available for lab sessions if requested by instructor.
• Grading of assignments or work to support course delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in undergraduate astrophysics and planetary science classes.
• Grade lab reports and assignments as required.
• Help with lab setup and supervision when instructors request.

Skills

Astrophysics knowledge

Lab assistance

Grading

Education

Astrophysics major

Job description

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Position Summary: Teachers Assistant for Astrophysics and Planetary Science classes, or for Astrophysics faculty taught MSE courses. Students must be available for lab if instructor requests. Grading is also necessary.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 20260322V
• Position Title: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
• Posting Type: Student
• Hours/week: Approximately 6
• Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
• Semester: 2026-2027
• Academic Year: 2026-2027
• Location: Mendel Science Center
• Schedule: Dependent upon class/lab time assigned
• Number of positions: 25
• Department: 182-Astronomy and Planetary Science
• Contact Name: Kathleen DeMara
• Contact Phone/Extension: 6105194820

Requirements

• Must be Astrophysics major.
• Students must be available for lab if the instructor requests.
• Grading is necessary.

Additional Information

• Physical Demands Summary
• Wage Rate: $13.00 per hour
• Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 08/01/2027
• Open Until Filled: Yes

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