Teaching Assistant in Physics

Location: Greater London

.Northeastern University London invites applications for a
* Teaching Assistants in Physics*. The appointees will support teaching of Level 4 (first year undergraduate) Physics courses.

To undertake this role, the following should apply – should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role.  Unless specified, all criteria are considered
** essential.
*** Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area
* PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area (desirable)
* AFHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected (desirable)
* Demonstrates, through evidence, ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in assisting teaching lab sessions.
* Ability to provide excellent, personalised support to students in a lab-based setting.
* Flexibility and capacity to support course leaders in providing excellent educational provision to students, including opportunities for experiential learning.
* Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online
* Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching.
* Excellent time-management and organisational skills
- Core knowledge of the subject material, in Newton Mechanics and Electromagnetism, including:  
* Measurement of density & errors  
* Motion in 1D and 2D  
* Work and energy on an air track  
* Uniform circular motion  
* Conservation of momentum  
* Maxwell's Wheel  
* DC circuits  
* Simple Harmonic Motion  
* RC circuits  
* Oscilloscopes  
* Magnetic force  
* Standing waves

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.  Applications must include a full curriculum vitae and a cover letter that sets out concisely in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria.
** Applicants should indicate in their cover letter the % FTE they are interested in.
** Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.

Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers.

NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Positioned as top ranking in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.

After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021.Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society.

It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.
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