Physics Program - Teaching Assistant; Physics Lab - FWS

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

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.

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:

• 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

Physical Demands

Summary:

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

Describe work environment:
Physics Laboratory

Hourly Rate: $16.90