Oberlin College
CHEM 205 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Oberlin College & Conservatory is hiring a CHEM 205 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry. The role involves assisting with CHEM 205 lab sections by applying prior knowledge of the material, grading assignments, attending weekly meetings, and supporting students with lab techniques and processes.
Highlights
- Assist with CHEM 205 laboratory sections, dedicating 5-7 hours per week.
- Attend weekly TA meetings and grade laboratory assignments promptly.
- Support students by helping with lab techniques and processes.
- Opportunity for additional paid tutoring hours for lab report preparation and concept review.
- Must have prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 205 material.
- Applicants must be enrolled Oberlin College & Conservatory students and have passed CHEM 205.
- Compensation ranges from $13.00 to $13.75 per hour based on prior TA experience.
- Develop professional relationships with new students and enhance skills as educators.
- Applicants must provide availability for afternoons (M-F 1:30-4:30 pm).
- Questions can be directed to the Laboratory Instructor or Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
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CHEM 205 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 (cmiinea@oberlin.edu) or Prof. Will Parsons, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (wparsons@oberlin.edu).
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| Job Summary | The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Fall 2026 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). 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. |
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| Responsibilities | 5-7 hour/week commitment. Responsibilities include: · 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. |
| Quick Link for Posting | https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17327 |
| 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 (cmiinea@oberlin.edu) or Prof. Will Parsons, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (wparsons@oberlin.edu). |
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Which afternoons are you available? (M-F 1:30-4:30 pm).
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Oberlin OH 44074
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Oberlin OH 44074
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