Course Grader - Physics; Study and Non- Study

Job Posting

Title:

Course Grader - Physics (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Hiring Department:

On Ramps

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

• Kai Schmidt
  - Supervisor

• Remote in Austin area

• OnRamps graduate student employee pay is $14.00 hourly. With professional development completion, graduate student employee pay is $14.50 hourly. New OnRamps undergraduate student employee pay is $12.00 hourly. Returning OnRamps undergraduate student employee pay is $13.00 hourly. Returning 2 years or more OnRamps undergraduate student employee pay is $14.00 hourly. Professional development completion + Returning 2 years or more undergraduate student employee pay is $14.50

Position effective August 16-December 31, 2026

Ten positions open to The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate students only.

OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity.

This position supports the OnRamps Physics (PHY
302K and PHY
102M) courses. The Physics Graders work in close collaboration with the OnRamps Physics Team and mentor graders to deliver timely and thoughtful feedback and scores using Canvas Speed Grader. They may also be required to complete tasks related to the OnRamps Physics course content or assets and to provide just-in-time assistance with seasonal and urgent projects.

• Maintains accuracy and consistency while grading course assignments and assessments in Canvas Learning Management System.

• Delivers timely and thoughtful feedback to students.

• Attends calibration meetings with the OnRamps Physics course staff, Physics IOR, or Mentor Graders.

• Assists with other OnRamps Physics course tasks as necessary.

• Earned or pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or in a closely related field.

• Knowledge of and experience with scientific writing.

• Experience providing feedback and critiques based on provided rubrics.

• Experience in Canvas LMS.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant experience in physics or closely related field

• Graduate school (M.A., M.S., or Ph.D.) teaching experience in Physics or in a closely related field.

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Canvas Learning Management System, Smartsheet.

• Contact information for more than one (1) professional or academic reference.

Salary

$12.00 - $14.50 hourly

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Remote work environment

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Please mark “yes” on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative…