Physics Lab Tutorial Assistant

Posting Details

Job Code/Title SW - Student Worker Position Number S00001 Working Title Physics Lab Tutorial Assistant Department Physics Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range $10 Campus Monroe Park Campus Position Type Student Hours/Week 5-20 Normal work days M-F Normal work hours Flexible Job Category Laboratory Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? No Sensitive Position No Resource Critical No Description of the Job

The Department of Physics in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting candidates for Physics Lab Tutorial Assistant positions. Duties may include tutoring physics, setting up physics lab experiments, and demonstrations, and grading physics lab reports.

Required Qualifications

Candidates are required to have completed Physics courses through PHYS 301 Classical Mechanics I.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated record of producing clear and logical solutions to homework problems in physics.

Job Open Date 09/16/2020 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/100674 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this job?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * Do you have a Master's Degree? If yes, what was your field of study?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Do you have a PhD in a science-related discipline?
   • NO
   • YES
4. * Are you knowledgeable in any of the following scientific disciplines’ lab related procedures; biomedical, microbiology, chemistry, physics, or engineering? If so which ones and please state your level of knowledge as minor, intermediate, or advanced.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * Please describe the types of experiments you are familiar with.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * How many years of experience do you have working in a research laboratory?
   • 0-1
   • 1-2
   • 2-4
   • >4
7. * Do you have experience working in a college or university tutoring center or other related support activity.
   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Other Document

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume
3. Reference Letter - 1