The Physics Department seeks applications for student laboratory assistants for the fall 2026 term for Physics 1110 and Physics 1210 as well as student tutorial assistants for Physics 1110.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist the instructor to act as a general resource person for students during the undergraduate laboratories or tutorials
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Monitoring student operations conducting experiments and providing technical and guiding help when required during undergraduate laboratories
- Assist the instructor to ensure that students follow and comply with any provided safe laboratory procedures
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Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as applicable
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Enrolled as a UPEI undergraduate student
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Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which they are selected to assist within, or have relevant alternative university experience
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Preference will be given to students taking Physics as their major or minor at UPEI
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Previous experience as a laboratory or tutorial assistant is an asset
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Excellent academic performance will be an asset
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Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion of an online Teaching Assistant Training Program for lab assistants and UPEI WHMIS current training
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Preference will be given to applicants to fill out the department’s online organization form to indicate their course and time availability. Positions may be time-shared or multiple positions assigned based on the information provided. Fall 2026 form link: https://forms.gle/ZNR4ey5DJPHGex2U7
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
