Teaching Assistant 0.25 rate (TA), Department of Physics, School of Science and Technology
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Job Title: |
Teaching Assistant 0.25 rate (TA), Department of Physics, School of Science and Technology |
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Key and functional tasks of the Department: |
Planning, organizing and conducting Physics teaching, research and curricular activities in the Department of Physics at School of Science and Technology of Nazarbayev University |
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Key and functional tasks of the position: |
Within undergraduate general Physics courses, perform teaching of: – recitations (problem-solving classes) – laboratories (including lab equipment handling) – grading of assignments (home work problems, quizzes, exams, lab reports, etc.) |
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Business trip: |
Possible |
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Education: |
– An earned undergraduate degree in Physics or closely related area of science or engineering is required. – An earned Master degree in Physics or closely related area of science or engineering is a plus. |
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Prior professional experience |
– Strong ability to solve general physics problems is required. – No professional experience is required – Prior experience with scientific instrumentation, computer programming and conducting research is a plus. |
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Professional knowledge and personal qualities |
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in General Physics are required – Commitment, flexibility, punctuality, collaboration, mutual respect, honesty, integrity, cultural sensitivity are required. |
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Proficiency in languages, including state language |
– Excellent English language communication skills are required as all instructions at NU are conducted in English. – Knowledge of Russian and Kazakh are obligatory. |
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Computer skills (programs, computer literacy) |
– Fluency in MS Office and Internet are required |
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Required Application Materials |
Applicants should send their CV to CV@nu.edu.kz, subject line: “Physics TA, School of Science and Technology”. Additional information about SST Department of Physics can be found at: |
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Final date of application materials submission |
Until position is filled |