Oberlin College
CHEM 211 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Oberlin College & Conservatory is hiring a CHEM 211 Teaching Assistant for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The role involves assisting with CHEM 211 lab sections by grading laboratory assignments, supporting students with lab techniques, attending weekly TA meetings, and dedicating 4-5 hours per week.
Highlights
- Assist with CHEM 211 laboratory sections, including student support and grading.
- Attend weekly teaching assistant meetings.
- Commit to 4-5 hours per week for teaching assistant duties.
- Must have prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 211 material.
- Applicants must be enrolled students at Oberlin College & Conservatory.
- A minimum grade of B in CHEM 211 is required to qualify.
- Compensation ranges from $13.00 to $13.75 per hour based on prior TA experience in the department.
- Opportunity to develop understanding of course materials, educational skills, and professional relationships with students.
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CHEM 211 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, Chemistry & Biochemistry Laboratory Instructor and Manager (cmiinea@oberlin.edu) or Rachel Saylor, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (rsaylor@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 211 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 | 4-5 hour/week commitment. Responsibilities include: · Prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 211 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 minimum grade of B in CHEM 211. |
| Quick Link for Posting | https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17329 |
| 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, Chemistry & Biochemistry Laboratory Instructor and Manager (cmiinea@oberlin.edu) or Rachel Saylor, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (rsaylor@oberlin.edu). |
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