What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee- Dept of Physics- Astronomy TA position at Inside Higher Ed?
Requisition
202600111ST
Title
Student Employee- Dept of Physics- Astronomy TA
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Dept of Physics & Astronomy
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours Per Week
5
Hiring Rate
10
Nature & Purpose Of Position
This position’s duties may include:Teaching Assistant (Lab TA)
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
04/06/2026
Position Number
9N9296-00
Contact Name & Title
Caitlyn Bellot, Assistant to the Chair
Contact Phone
9362941601
Contact Email
cmw021@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #:
Farrington Building 204C
Contact Instructions Summary
Please allow Mrs. Bellot or Dr. Miller 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
202600111ST
Title
Student Employee- Dept of Physics- Astronomy TA
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Dept of Physics & Astronomy
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours Per Week
5
Hiring Rate
10
Nature & 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 session
- Monitoring student progress and providing assistance and encouragement as needed
- Keeping accurate records of student attendance
- Collecting pre-lab assignments at the start of lab and post-lab reports at the end of the session
- Responding promptly and effectively to student emails
- Grading all assignments
- Submitting grades to instructors in a timely manner
- Grading assignments as requested by the instructor.
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
04/06/2026
Position Number
9N9296-00
Contact Name & Title
Caitlyn Bellot, Assistant to the Chair
Contact Phone
9362941601
Contact Email
cmw021@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #:
Farrington Building 204C
Contact Instructions Summary
Please allow Mrs. Bellot or Dr. Miller 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.