Teaching Assistants
TA Duties
Created June 16, 2023
Latest revision: June 22, 2023
Lab TAs
- Show to labs up sufficiently in advance to allow you to be well prepared
- Show up on time to meetings
- Perform all experiments/exercises prior to class, and be familiar with pitfalls, the physics/astronomy principles behind them, and any potential safety concerns
- Respond to student emails within 24 hours or 1 business day during the week; 48 hours on weekends or holidays
- Treat lab equipment and classrooms with respect, and assist with equipment setup and take down
- Give full attention to students during lab by answering questions and assisting with equipment issues
- Participate in any required weekly meetings
- Grade labs promptly and return the following section meeting, provide constructive feedback
- Do safety training as required
- Treat students with respect
Graders
- Grade assignments within one week
- Provide constructive feedback
Tutoring table
- Be familiar with the material and assignments for your class for given week
- Show up on time for your hours
- Help students with their homework and questions by leading them through the questions rather than simply giving them the answer
All TAs
- Respond to any emails from your instructor or supervisor within one business day
- Follow other directions from your instructor or supervisor