Student - Intro Physics Laboratory Assistant

Job description

Description: Assistant to the Instructor of the Introductory Laboratories (Phys121 and Phys122). The student LA will help students taking the course through their laboratory work, including problem solving, equipment demonstration, troubleshooting, and preparation. The LA will attend a weekly pedagogy meeting and be present for labs. Responsibilities: The student LA will be expected to interact with students in a respectful manner, in keeping with the values of the Physics and Astronomy Community. They will attend a 30-min weekly pedagogy meeting, and attend a three-hour lab. We expect 3.5 hrs of work per week, for roughly 12 weeks. Requirements: - Must be a full-time student at Ursinus College - Must have completed the Phys121 and Phys122 sequence and have approval of the department. Preferred Qualifications: - Some experience coding in Python. Other Duties: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job responsibilities and activities may be m...