Teaching Assistant

Job Family:
Student Regular Wage Department:
Physics Supervisor:
Sheng-Chiang Lee

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

In classes:
Serve as a teaching assistance in class to assist daily activities, such as handing out and collecting materials, as well as providing peer assistance during group work.

Outside of classes:
Assist faculty in daily quizzes and worksheets.

Must have completed PHY 141 or 161 and demonstrated excellent proficiency. The candidate is expected to have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Pay rate: $12.5/hr Scheduled

Hours:

6

Start Date:

08/18/2026 End Date: 12/11/2026

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options.

Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note:

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student , original social security card, birth certificate.