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Student Employee- Dept of Physics-Lab Assistant

Employment @ Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Posting Information
Requisition 202500437ST Title Student Employee- Dept of Physics-Lab Assistant Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Dept of Physics & Astronomy Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week Up to 15 hours per week Hiring Rate
$10
Preferred Student Classification
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
Nature & Purpose of Position
This position's duties include:
  • Presenting an introduction to the physics and techniques of the laboratory at the start of each lab.
  • Observing student progress, offering assistance and encouragement as needed.
  • Keeping records of student attendance.
  • Collecting pre-lab work at the start of lab and post-lab reports at the end of the lab period.
  • Replying quickly and effectively to emails from students.
  • Grading all assignments.
  • Turning in grades to instructors in a timely manner.
Other Requirements for the Position
To be considered for this position, applicants must have completed PHYS 1301/1101 and/or PHYS 1302/1102 with a grade of B or higher.
Open Date 12/01/2025 Position Number 9N9296-00
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title Caitlyn Bellot, Assistant to the Chair Contact Phone 9362941601 Contact Email cmw021@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Farrington Building 204C Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary
Please allow Mrs. Bellot to contact you in regard to your application.
EEO Statement
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.
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