Chemistry Grading TA

Bethel University; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel University seeks student workers to assist professors by grading a range of coursework, including lab reports, quizzes, homework, and exams.

You will confirm grading expectations with instructors, maintain confidentiality under FERPA, and ensure fair, consistent assessment. Remote grading is possible with instructor approval.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Bethel Student.
• Applicants must have successfully completed the course or an equivalent course as determined by the department.
• Applicants must be recommended for the position by a professor in the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist professors with grading a variety of coursework including lab reports, quizzes, homework, and exams.
• Communicate with instructor about grading requirements before starting to grade.
• Grade assignments consistently and privately, avoiding bias.
• Grade remotely when approved by the course instructor.
• Return assignments as directed by the instructor.

Job description

About This Role

In this position, you will assist professors with grading a variety of coursework, including lab reports, quizzes, homework assignments, and exams.

Expectations

• Communicate with your instructor and ask questions about how they want assignments graded prior to starting to grade.
• Ask for clarification when you are unsure about how to grade a particular item.
• Grade papers away from other distractions as they produce inefficient work and can cause changes in grading between students.
• Keep all aspects of grading (scores, student names, general performance,…) private from others.
• When possible, grade the front page, with the name, and then flip all assignments to the next page and grade blind of the owner of each.
• Once you have begun grading an assignment or a problem, do not stop until you have finished that portion completely.
• Above all, be fair to each student and be consistent.
• Return assignments as directed by instructor.
• Students must complete FERPA training and abide by school FERPA policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Bethel Student
• Applicants must have successfully completed the course or an equivalent course as determined by the department.
• Applicants must be recommended for the position by a professor in the department.

Work Environment

Grading may be completed remotely if approved by course instructor.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain seated for extended periods (2+ hours).

Expected Hours of Work

Hours will vary based on the needs of the professor.

Start Date

Beginning of the semester

End Date

End of the semester

Hourly Wage: $14.25 per hour

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time