Student Employee- Dept of Physics- Astronomy TA

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Astronomy, Laboratory Techniques, Physics, Record Keeping, School Attendance, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Huntsville, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition 202600111ST Title Student Employee- Dept of Physics- Astronomy TA Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Dept of Physics & Astronomy Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week 5 Hiring Rate

10

Preferred Student Classification Nature & Purpose of Position

This position's duties may include:

Teaching Assistant (Lab TA)

  • Presenting an introduction to the physics concepts and laboratory techniques at the beginning of each lab session
  • Monitoring student progress and providing assistance and encouragement as needed
  • Keeping accurate records of student attendance
  • Collecting pre-lab assignments at the start of lab and post-lab reports at the end of the session
  • Responding promptly and effectively to student emails
  • Grading all assignments
  • Submitting grades to instructors in a timely manner

OR

Astronomy Grader

  • Grading assignments as requested by the instructor.

Other Requirements for the Position

This position is for students who have completed PHYS 1403 and PHYS 1404 with a grade of B or higher and have been referred by faculty for consideration.

Open Date 04/06/2026 Position Number 9N9296-00

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title Caitlyn Bellot, Assistant to the Chair Contact Phone 9362941601 Contact Email cmw021@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Farrington Building 204C Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

Please allow Mrs. Bellot or Dr. Miller to contact you in regard to your application.

EEO Statement

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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

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    • Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
  • Yes
  • No

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