Student Work Physics Summer TA (WS-ST2)

Job Title:

Physics Homework Grader (WS)

Classification:

Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer:

St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:

Department Name:

Physics Unit Number (5 digits): 11280

Length of Position:

See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor:

Professor teaching the course

Wage Range:

$11.75-12.75/hour Description of the

Position:

(Purpose of the Position): Grade student physics homework assignments and exams

Transferable Skills:

1. Ability to identify correct or incorrect answers 2. Ability to meet deadlines 3. Ability to be self-directed and manage one's own time

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide careful feedback to students on problem solutions 2. Keep records of student performance 3. Return graded papers to supervising professor in a timely fashion

Qualifications:

(Education/Experience/Skills) 1. Mathematics background of at minimum Calc 2 2. Physics background through the course for which the student employee is hired 3. Ability to keep careful and accurate records of student performance 4. Ability to evaluate student work and to provide constructive feedback This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.