Teaching Assistant in Physics
Support first-year undergraduate physics teaching and laboratories at Northeastern University London.
Best for:Best for physics graduates with laboratory experience and a strong interest in undergraduate teaching and higher education support.
Overview
Northeastern University London invites applications for a fixed-term, part-time Teaching Assistant in Physics to support first-year undergraduate courses within the Faculty of Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences. The appointee will lead laboratory sessions, manage session preparation and safety protocols, provide targeted student support during office hours, and grade coursework according to established rubrics. Responsibilities also include coordinating with technical staff and subject expert faculty to ensure the smooth delivery of practical physics experiments. The ideal candidate will combine strong foundational knowledge in physics with practical laboratory competence and a commitment to inclusive education.
What you'll do
- Lead laboratory sessions in Newtonian mechanics and electromagnetism under the guidance of subject expert faculty.
- Demonstrate experimental techniques, measurement methods, and safety protocols to undergraduate students.
- Perform pre-session equipment checks, ensure health and safety compliance, and report technical faults promptly.
- Hold regular office hours to assist students with problem sets, lab reports, and examination preparation.
- Grade lab reports, quizzes, and exams accurately using instructor-provided rubrics and provide constructive written feedback.
- Enforce laboratory safety rules and support technicians with session setup and close-down activities.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Sound knowledge of first-year undergraduate physics including mechanics, waves, electromagnetism, and measurement uncertainty
- Practical competence with standard teaching laboratory equipment and fault diagnosis
- Experience of demonstrating or supporting students in laboratory, tutorial, or problem class settings
- Awareness of safe working practices in a physics laboratory
- Ability to grade written work consistently against a rubric and provide constructive feedback
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for explaining physical concepts to diverse student groups
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-10 · open until filled
Applications must be submitted online via the application button by the specified deadline referencing job code R143019. Applicants are required to submit a full curriculum vitae and a cover letter detailing how they meet the person specification criteria, while indicating their preferred percentage FTE. Shortlisting may occur on a rolling basis.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Sophia Economides· Head of Physics and Engineering
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