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CHEM 102 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry

🇺🇸 Oberlin, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $13 - $14 per Hour 💻 Teaching 🗓️ October 28th, 2026

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Oberlin College is hiring a CHEM 102 Teaching Assistant in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department for the Spring 2027 semester. The Teaching Assistant will support CHEM 102 lab sections by grading assignments, assisting students with lab techniques, attending weekly meetings, and possibly tutoring outside lab hours.

Highlights

  • Assist in CHEM 102 lab sections with a commitment of 5-8 hours per week.

  • Grade laboratory assignments promptly and assist students during labs.

  • Attend weekly TA meetings.

  • Potential additional paid hours for tutoring and supporting students outside lab times.

  • Applicants must be enrolled Oberlin College students with passing grade in CHEM 102.

  • Preferred majors are chemistry or biochemistry, but not required.

  • Hourly compensation ranges from $13.00 to $13.75 based on prior TA experience.

  • Opportunity to build professional relationships and educational skills.

  • Reports to the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department and Laboratory Instructor and Manager.

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CHEM 102 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry

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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 ([email protected]).
Posting Details
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.

Responsibilities include:
· 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.
Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17865
Compensation
$13.00-$13.75 depending on 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 Cristinel Mîinea, Laboratory Instructor and Manager, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department ([email protected]).
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  1. * Which afternoons are you available? (M-F 1:30-4:30 pm).

    (Open Ended Question)

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