CHEM 213 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry

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

Job summary

Oberlin College's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking Teaching Assistants for the CHEM 213 lab sections in the Spring 2027 semester. Applicants must be enrolled students and have earned a passing grade in CHEM 213.

TAs will commit 5-7 hours per week, attend weekly TA meetings, grade laboratory assignments, and assist students with techniques and processes in the lab. Compensation ranges from $13.00 to $13.75 per hour based on prior TA experience in the department.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled student at Oberlin College.
• Must have earned a passing grade in CHEM 213.

Responsibilities

• 5-7 hour/week commitment.
• 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.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Education

Enrolled student at Oberlin College

Job description

Chem 213 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry

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.

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.


• 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.

Compensation

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources

Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

[e-mail]

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