Position Information

Position Information

Responsible Hiring Manager Scott Seagroves

Job Title Physics Teaching Assistant (TA) Job Group Student Job Type No Response Indicate specific days and hours to be worked. Campus Location Duluth Posting Specifications Open to all qualified candidates Department/Discipline Physical Science Pay Rate 11.75 Job Start Date Fall 2023 Hours Per Week 4-10 Purpose/Description

Physics TAs help students and the instructor triage problems in the lab. They help students with strategies for learning the material. TAs stay prepared on the material physics students are learning, attend their assigned physics lab(s), help students learn, and assist with safety and organization. They may also be called on to help in the lecture portions of the physics course. They may also help with grading.

Job Duties

Stay prepared on upcoming physics material

Attend one or more physics labs

Help students learn in physics labs

Assist with safety and organization in the physics lab

Possible occasional help in physics lectures

Other possible duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must be a CSS Student

Availability for some physics lab(s) on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays for the next academic year

Good grades (B or better) in physics, mathematics, and chemistry courses (or a trend of improvement over time)

Evidence of being helpful to partners in physics

Thoughtfulness regarding strategies for learning

Interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preference is given to students that qualify for federal student employment

Availability for some physics lab(s) on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays for the next two academic years

Excellent grades (A- or better) in physics, mathematics, and chemistry courses (or a trend of significant improvement over time)

Calculus experience

Overlap with Center for Academic Success positions: tutoring and/or leading CLG/SI

Interest in teaching

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must be a current CSS student

Preference is given to students that qualify for federal student employment

Resume and Cover Letter submission optional

Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement:

The College of St. Scholastica is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is rich in diversity, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sex identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. To learn more about how St. Scholastica supports diversity and inclusion throughout the College, visit our Inclusive Excellence page.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Do you qualify for Federal Work Study? (To find out, check on your award letter. You qualify if “Work Options, Estimated Student Employment” is present on your award letter. If you are still unsure, email [email protected])

No

Don't Know

Yes

Briefly state your major, semester you expect to graduate, and confirm you can TA for the next 2 (or better, 4) semesters.

(Open Ended Question)

Please briefly describe your interest in being a physics teaching assistant. What would you hope to contribute? What would you hope to gain?

(Open Ended Question)

If you have any other leadership roles at CSS (tutor, TA, RA, MLO, Senate, team captain, etc), please note that and name who mentors/supervises you in that role, so we can ask them about you.

(Open Ended Question)

If you think you are a good fit for any of the “preferred” qualifications, please describe how.

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Resume/CV