CHEM 102 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry

Oberlin College; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Oberlin College & Conservatory invites applications for Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Spring 2027 semester to assist CHEM 102 lab sections. Applicants should be pursuing a science major; teaching experience is a plus but not required.

TA duties include grading labs, attending weekly TA meetings, and helping students with lab techniques. The position offers 5–8 hours per week and compensation between $13.00 and $13.75 per hour depending on prior

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled student at Oberlin College & Conservatory.
• Must have earned a passing grade in CHEM 102.
• Pay range $13.00-$13.75 depending on prior TA experience.

Responsibilities

• Commit to 5–8 hours per week.
• Attend TA meetings once weekly.
• Grade laboratory assignments in a timely manner.
• Assist students in lab with techniques and processes.
• Additional paid tutoring hours may be available outside lab periods.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge (CHEM 102)

Tutoring / teaching

Lab assistance

Education

Enrolled student at Oberlin College & Conservatory

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must complete all of the “Availability” section of the application in order to be considered.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Questions may be directed to Cristinel Mîinea, Laboratory Instructor and Manager, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department ( [e-mail] ).

Announcement Information

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Spring 2027 semester. There are openings for assisting CHEM 102 lab sections. Applicants must be pursuing an interest in the sciences in order to be considered (pursuing a major in chemistry or biochemistry is preferred, but not required).

Chemistry & Biochemistry TAs will get the opportunity to develop their understanding of the materials at hand, gain further knowledge of topics that they previously learned, develop a professional relationship with new students, and develop their skills as educators.

Responsibilities

5-8 hour/week commitment.

• Prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 102 material;
• Availability to attend TA meetings taking place once weekly;
• Grading laboratory assignments in a timely manner;
• Assisting students in lab with relevant techniques and processes.
• With the agreement of TAs and instructors, additional paid hours may be available for tutoring sessions outside of lab periods, to assist students with preparation of lab reports, other lab assignments, and review of lab-related concepts.

Qualifications

You must be an enrolled student at Oberlin College & Conservatory to qualify. In order to be considered, applicants must have earned a passing grade in CHEM 102.

$13.00-$13.75 depending on prior TA work experience in the department.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Which afternoons are you available? (M-F 1:30-4:30 pm).
  (Open Ended Question)

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