Student Assistant (Up to 13 Positions) - Department of Physics - Faculty of Science - Fall 2026

Competition Number:
86S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Physics
Position:
Student Assistant (Up to 13 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 2.5 hours per week per position
Salary:

$17.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 8, 2026 - December 9, 2026

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:

  • Assist the instructor to act as a general resource person for students during the undergraduate laboratories or tutorials   
  • 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   
  • Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as applicable

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enrolled as a UPEI undergraduate student  
  • Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which they are selected to assist within, or have relevant alternative university experience  
  • Preference will be given to students taking Physics as their major or minor at UPEI
  • Previous experience as a laboratory or tutorial assistant is an asset  
  • Excellent academic performance will be an asset
  •  Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion of an online Teaching Assistant Training Program for lab assistants and UPEI WHMIS current training
  • 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.
 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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