CHEM 213 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry

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

Job summary

Oberlin College invites applications for Teaching Assistants for the Spring 2027 semester to support CHEM 213 lab sections. Applicants should be pursuing science studies, with chemistry/biochemistry majors preferred but not required. The role offers hands-on lab support, grading, and student mentorship.

Selected TAs will commit to 5-7 hours per week, attend weekly TA meetings, and assist in laboratory techniques. Enrolled Oberlin College students who have passed CHEM 213 are eligible to apply.

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 213.

Responsibilities

• Attend TA meetings taking place once weekly.
• Grading laboratory assignments in a timely manner.
• Assisting students in lab with relevant techniques and processes.
• Availability to commit 5-7 hours per week.

Skills

CHEM 213 material mastery

Education

Enrolled student Oberlin College & Conservatory

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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 either Prof. Catherine Oertel ( [e-mail] ), Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry or Cristinel Mîinea, Laboratory Instructor and Manager ( [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 213 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

5-7 hour/week commitment.

Responsibilities include:

• Prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 213 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.

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 213.

$13.00-$13.75 based upon prior TA work experience in the department.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 either Prof. Catherine Oertel ( [e-mail] ), Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry or Cristinel Mîinea, Laboratory Instructor and Manager ( [e-mail] ).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional 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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