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Department:
College of Arts & Sciences
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Physics Teaching Assistant assists with instruction, labs, and
grading under the guidance of the grading instructor. The TA will
help their peers as needed during class time and will run weekly
office hours to provide extra academic support. They will assist
with grading as needed, and advocate for any needs they observe
among the students of their course.
Essential Functions:
- Grading homework and quizzes.
- Schedule and host weekly office hours to help students with
coursework and provide extra tutoring support.
- Assist with lecture or lab activities as needed.
- Assist with general department events and tutoring
initiatives.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate at American
University.
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- Excellent organization, analytical, and problem-solving
skills.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and
the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Strong academic record and sense of responsibility.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an
E-Verify employer.
- Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/
for additional information about American University employment and
benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in
student positions) must apply through their employee Workday
account. If you are a current employee at American University,
please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will
take you to our internal career listings.
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