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Teaching Assistant
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Job ID 6133
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Physics
Date Posted Nov 13, 2023
Category Academic
Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Preceptor) for PHYS-370

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking Teaching Assistants/Preceptors to assist with PHYS-370 (Computational Physics in Spring 2024. 

Duties/Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:
  • Assist with teaching lab sessions
  • Hold office hours twice a week for two hours each. 
  • Assist in developing, testing and grading pre-lab and lab assignments
  • Attend lectures periodically (not not necessarily every class meeting)
To apply and be considered for this position, please contact Professor Tonnis ter Veldhuis for details.

 

 

Job Requirements
Please contact Prof. ter Veldhuis for details, but general job requirements for this position are:
 
- Extensive coding/computational experience is expected. 
- must have completed some Physics coursework. Physics majors are preferred, but this could also be a good opportunity for a junior/senior CS or Math major!
- time commitment: about 6 hours per week or more. 
- must be able to attend at least some lab sessions (and lectures if possible)
- ability to relate well to other students
attending ongoing training sessions offered by the MAX Center is recommended. This training covers STEM specific tutoring practice and protocols. 
By applying for this role, the Physics and Astronomy department may contact the Title IX and Nondiscrimination Office to inquire about an applicant's disciplinary status with the college. Current or past policy violations do not automatically disqualify or exclude an applicant from this selection process. However, they may be taken into consideration.
 
 
Available Openings 2
Hours 6.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Time Frame Spring
Contact Name Brian M. Adams
Contact Email adams@macalester.edu
Work Location OLRI 127
Phone 6516966456


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