Student Employee- Dept of Physics- Astronomy TA at InsideHigherEd

Requisition:202500301STTitle:Student Employee- Dept of Physics- Astronomy TAEmployee Class:Student EmployeeCollege Work Study Position:NoDepartment:Dept of Physics & AstronomyDivision:Division of Academic AffairsHours per week:5Hiring Rate:10Nature & Purpose of Position:This position’s duties may include:Teaching Assistant (Lab TA)Presenting an introduction to the physics concepts and laboratory techniques at the beginning of each lab sessionMonitoring student progress and providing assistance and encouragement as neededKeeping accurate records of student attendanceCollecting pre-lab assignments at the start of lab and post-lab reports at the end of the sessionResponding promptly and effectively to student emailsGrading all assignmentsSubmitting grades to instructors in a timely mannerORAstronomy GraderGrading assignments as requested by the instructor.Other Requirements for the Position:This position is for students who have completed PHYS 1403 and PHYS 1404 with a grade of B or higher and have been referred by faculty for consideration.Open Date:08/01/2025Position Number:9N9296-00Contact Name & Title:Caitlyn Bellot, Assistant to the ChairContact Phone:9362941601Contact Email:[email protected] Building & Room #:Farrington Building 204CContact Instructions Summary:Please allow Mrs. Bellot to contact you in regard to your application.EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report