CHEM 205 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry

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

Job summary

Oberlin College Development is seeking Teaching Assistants for CHEM 205 lab sections for the Spring 2027 semester. Enrolled Oberlin students who have passed CHEM 205 are encouraged to apply; chemistry/biochemistry majors are preferred but not required.

These TAs will commit to 5–7 hours per week, grading lab work, assisting students in the lab, and attending weekly TA meetings. Additional paid tutoring hours may be available with instructor approval.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled Oberlin College student.
• Must have earned a passing grade in CHEM 205.
• Pursuing a major in chemistry or biochemistry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist CHEM 205 lab sections and grade laboratory assignments.
• Attend weekly TA meetings.
• Provide tutoring sessions outside lab periods if agreed with instructors.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Education

Enrolled Oberlin College student

Job description

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 205 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).

Responsibilities

5-7 hour/week commitment.

• Prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 205 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 205.

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