Learning Assistant in Physics & Astronomy Student Assistant - Institutional Student Worker
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Education Administration
Overview
Job Title:
Learning Assistant in Physics & Astronomy Student Assistant - Institutional Student Worker
Location:
UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary:
Temporary
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
Job
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.
Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG s Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for Learning Assistant in Physics & Astronomy Student Assistants - Institutional Student Workers in physics and astronomy for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Learning Assistants are undergraduate students who, through the guidance of weekly preparation sessions and a pedagogy course, facilitate discussions among groups of students in a variety of classroom settings that encourage active engagement.
Responsibilities
- Interact with groups of students in lecture and/or lab courses by facilitating discussions about conceptual problems within the discipline.
- LAs will focus mainly on eliciting student thinking and helping each student participate in developing a shared understanding.
- Engage with faculty members in weekly preparation meetings.
- Meet with their coordinators and/or faculty as a team at least once per week to prepare for future classes, develop deeper content understanding, and exchange information about how students are progressing in the course.
Required Qualifications
- Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
- Applicants must have successfully completed coursework in at least one of the following courses by the start of the Fall 2025 semester:
- PHYS 1111L or 2211L, PHYS 1112L or 2212L, PHYS 2212, ASTR 1010, ASTR 1020.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2. More details can be found online at:
“https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)._conduct”
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at:
“https:///C2653”
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia.
More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at the UNG about page.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University…
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