Physics Learning Assistant Application

Physics Learning Assistant Application

FALL 2022

Deadline to complete: May 16, 2022

Instructions & Important Considerations:

a) Application takes about 20 minutes to complete. Answer all questions until you reach the thank you message at the end - incomplete applications will not be considered.

b) You need an idea of your Fall 2022 schedule availability. This is one of the main factors influencing placement as a Physics LA.

c) All new Physics LAs are required to take Physics Pedagogy and Cognition (PHY239C, 57385) which meets Wednesdays from 5-7pm. Returning LAs that have taken PHY239C do not have to re-take it.

d) Applicants are selected based on eligibility status, demonstrated interest/skill in teaching & learning, and schedule availability.

e) Placement decisions will be made starting in May and run through the beginning of the Fall Semester.

f) It is your responsibility to check your UT email regularly so you do not miss important communication!

Question? Send an email to Dr. Irina Marinova at marinova@uteach.utexas.edu

First Name*

Last Name*

Nickname

Optional

Pronouns

Optional

UT EID*

Eligibility Requirements

You must fulfill all of the eligibility requirements listed below in order to apply.

a) If selected, I will submit all necessary documentation to verify employment eligibility and complete a background check

b) I understand that I am required to enroll in LA pedagogy course (PHY239C) which meets in-person on Wednesdays from 5-7PM. * N/A for returning LAs that have fulfilled this requirement.

c) I have thoughtfully considered my courses and commitments and I am confident I can dedicate up to 10 hours per week to work as an LA.

d) I will use my UT email when applying for this position, as required by UT's email policy.

e) For the semester I am applying for, I:

will be an undergraduate student enrolled a minimum of 12 credit hours of class.
I am eligible to work in the United States (check eligibility requirements here)
I currently hold and plan to maintain good academic standing at UT.

Select Yes or No*

I have read and understood the eligibility requirements for this position. I confirm that I meet all requirements and I am able to fulfill all the requirements.

Yes - I agree and confirm

No - I cannot fulfill one or more of the requirements

Thank you for applying

Since you have indicated that you do not fulfill one or more of the eligibility requirements, your application is invalid.

Please email Irina Marinova at marinova@uteach.utexas.edu with any questions.

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UT Email*

No UT email established? Visit this site to claim your UTmail.

Secondary Email

Optional - all communication related to the LA application will be sent to your UT Email

Phone Number*

Phone

Major*

Minor

Cumulative GPA*

as of current date

Are you a first time Physics LA applicant?*

Returning Physics LAs, select No

Yes

List Semester and Year you took PHY239C - Physics Cognition and Pedagogy class*

New Physics LA Requirement:

If selected as a Physics LA, you will be required to take PHY239C - Physics Cognition & Pedagogy which meets in-person on Wednesdays from 5-7PM

List UT Austin Physics course completed*

Provide course title/number and instructor, e.g., PHY 303L Dr. Florin, PHY 302K Dr. Markert

Why are you interested in working as a Learning Assistant?*

Please provide your unique perspective, skills, background, and/or challenges would make you a good peer mentor?

Faculty References*

Please provide the name and email of two faculty members to contact about your academic record and/or teaching, mentoring, or work experience.

Course Preferences

Below is a TENTATIVE list of courses that may need LAs. Note: You are not guaranteed your top choice and you are only eligible to LA for coursed you have already taken or approved substitutions.

Select your top three choices.

Course Preference - 1st Choice*

Select

Course Preference - 2nd Choice

Select

Course Preference - 3rd Choice

Select

Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays*

Select ALL options where you have availability

Select

Availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays*

Select ALL options where you have availability

Select

Comments - Optional

Please provide comments to clarify any previous questions asked

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