The University of North Georgia Hiring for Learning Assistant in Physics & Astronomy – Institutional Student Worker at UNG-Dahlonega, GA Full Time

Job Title: Learning Assistant in Physics & Astronomy – Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 257641
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Student Learning Assistant in Physics and Astronomy on the Dahlonega campus. Learning Assistants are undergraduate students who, through the guidance of weekly preparation sessions and a pedagogy course, facilitate discussions among groups of students in a variety of classroom settings that encourage active engagement.

Responsibilities

• Interact with groups of students in lecture and/or lab courses by facilitating discussions about conceptual problems within the discipline.
• LAs will focus mainly on eliciting student thinking and helping each student participate in developing a shared understanding.
• Engage with faculty members in weekly preparation meetings.
• Meet with their coordinators and/or faculty as a team at least once per week to prepare for future classes, develop deeper content understanding, and exchange information about how students are progressing in the course.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Applicants must have successfully completed coursework in at least one of the following courses by the start of the Spring 2023 semester: PHYS 1111L or 2211L, PHYS 1112L or 2212L, PHYS 2212, ASTR 1010, ASTR 1020.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is not considered a position of trust.