Lecture Demonstration Specialist (Physics), Assistant Manager
Lecture Demonstration Specialist (Physics), Assistant Manager
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Job Description
The Physics Lecture Demonstration Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering visually engaging and pedagogically effective physics demonstrations to support undergraduate teaching. The incumbent will establish a structured demonstration system build a categorized demo bank aligned with core physics topics and work closely with faculty to integrate demos into lectures. Responsibilities include managing a demo inventory setting up and presenting demos in lectures procuring and maintaining equipment ensuring safety compliance and enhancing student engagement through interactive demonstration experiences. Additionally the role provides technical support for teaching labs and supports divisional outreach events (e.g. Open House lab visits school talks) and participates in research initiatives related to physics education and demonstration development.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a physics lecture demonstration system and booking platform.
Design build and document effective and safe demonstrations across physics topics.
Support faculty by recommending and delivering appropriate demos during lectures.
Procure maintain and organize demo inventory perform regular checks and minor repairs.
Provide basic technical support for teaching labs including troubleshooting and TA training.
Facilitate discussions to reinforce students conceptual understanding.
Stay up to date with advances in physics education and demo techniques.
Contribute to outreach events and maintain demo usage records and documentation.
Support research or innovation projects related to demonstration or teaching.
Requirements
Bachelors degree or higher in Physics or a closely related field.
Strong foundational knowledge in undergraduate-level physics.
Practical hands-on skills in major physics topics (e.g. electronics optics mechanical setups).
Familiarity with lab instrumentation and troubleshooting common technical issues.
Understanding of health and safety standards in a teaching or lab environment.
Good communication and interpersonal skills especially with students and faculty.
Organized creative and passionate about teaching and science communication.
Familiarity with education technology demo video creation and content sharing platforms (e.g. YouTube TikTok etc.) is a plus.
Interest in pedagogy and a passion for improving student engagement.
Good to Have
Experience in science demonstration public engagement or teaching support.
Experience working in teaching laboratories maker spaces or technical workshops.
Background in educational technology or instructional design is advantageous.
We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
