Physics Program - Teaching Assistant (Physics Lab) - FWS (2026/2027)

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Job Title Physics Program - Teaching Assistant (Physics Lab) - FWS (2026/2027) Student Position Type Federal Work Study Appointment Type Part-Time FTE Work Schedule

TA will work one or two of the following lab sections:

Tuesday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday 06:50 PM - 09:50 PM

Wednesday 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Thursday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Thursday 06:50 PM - 09:50 PM

Mandatory Pre-Lab Meetings: Fridays (time to be decided)

Attend mandatory weekly pre-lab meetings.

Department Manager Hiring Manager Jignesh Patel Number of Vacancies 10

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Job Description Summary

Lab instructors will rely on their teaching assistants to provide valuable instructional/grading support and offer their unique insights for improving the labs from a student perspective. While helping fellow students learn physics, teaching assistants will become better teachers, better learners, better communicators, and improve their own understanding of physics.

Specific Duties

Teaching assistants will:

• Use technology to assist students in completing their physics labs.
• Help students to safely and effectively use specialized scientific apparatuses, computerized data acquisition systems, and data analysis techniques.
• Facilitate small group interactions and deep discussions about theoretical and experimental physics phenomena.
• Assist instructors with conceptual introductions, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and grading as necessary.
• Attend mandatory weekly pre-lab meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be current University of La Verne student.
• Successful completion of the Physics sequence 201/203 or 202/204 with a grade of B- or better.
• Interest in physical science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Committed to working both Fall and Spring semesters for a minimum of 5 hours/week.
• Ability to communicate effectively and help students construct their own understandings of lab material.
• Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient.

Benefits Summary

Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.

University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan - can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.

In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.

Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

Location La Verne Main Campus If Other, please specify. Physical Demands Summary

The physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? No If yes, list maximum weight and duration Describe work environment Physics Laboratory

Hiring Pay Rate

Hourly Rate $16.90

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2024-251533SE Special Instructions to Applicants Open Date 06/01/2026 Close Date 06/01/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://laverne.peopleadmin.com/postings/15341

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is/was your major field of study?

(Open Ended Question)

• Anticipated Graduation Date?

(Open Ended Question)

• Cumulative GPA?

(Open Ended Question)

• What is your award amount for your Federal Work Study?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you a current student of the University of La Verne?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume