25-26 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Physics
About The Position
Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Physics College of Science and Mathematics Position Overview: The Department of Physics seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility , department eligibility and adequate funding. The department is seeking TA applicants for lab sections of PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B, PHYS 4A, PHYS 4B, PHYS 10, PSCI 21 and NSCI 1A. TAs will teach sections of physics labs the following semester and could have opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the Physics Department. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TAs to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made. Anticipated Appointment Dates: This position is open until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified. Fall 2025: August 18, 2025 – December 22, 2025; Spring 2026: January 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026 Hours/Units per week: Students can work up to 20-hours per week: 1-unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week (40hrs x 1-unit/15-unit) The typical range for labs is between 1.3-wtus - 5.2-wtus (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned) The typical range for lectures is between 3-6 units (dependent on courses and number of section(s) assigned) No more than 7.5-units
Requirements
- Admission to the MS Program in the Department of Physics, in good academic standing.
- Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
- Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree.
- Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate degree in physics or related field.
Responsibilities
- Instruct and manage the classroom
- Create or implement course design and assignment sequence
- Prepare course materials and classroom activities
- Respond to and evaluate student writing
- Review and grade lab assignments
- Assess student performance, including giving course grades
- Assist students outside of class during office hours and by appointment
- Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester
- Attend monthly lab meetings
- Proctor exams
- Teach beginning lab course (as instructor of record)
- Evaluate student work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
