About the role#
The Department of Physics at the University of Virginia is hiring Federal Work Study students to serve as Undergraduate Teaching Assistants for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position runs from August 28, 2025, through May 10, 2026.
What you'll do#
- Attend weekly training sessions to prepare for upcoming lab material.
- Lead two introductory lab sections per week, each with 26 students.
- Hold office hours to support student learning.
- Guide students as they design experiments, collect data, and perform analysis.
- Assist students in reaching correct solutions to assigned problems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at the University of Virginia.
- Eligibility for the Federal Work Study program.
- Interest in Physics.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Work is performed on-site.
- The position pays $15.00 per hour.
About University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public institution of higher learning based in Charlottesville. Founded in 1819, it operates 12 distinct schools and serves as the largest employer in its region. The university maintains an annual economic impact of 5.9 billion dollars. It focuses on academic research and the preparation of students for leadership roles.
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