Oberlin College
CHEM 254 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Oberlin College is hiring a CHEM 254 Teaching Assistant for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The role involves assisting with CHEM 254 lab sections, helping students with lab techniques, preparing reagents and supplies, and attending weekly TA meetings to support the course and develop educational skills.
Highlights
- Assist with CHEM 254 lab sections and support students in laboratory techniques and processes.
- Prepare laboratory reagents and supplies.
- Commitment of 5-7 hours per week.
- Attend weekly Teaching Assistant meetings.
- Must have prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 254 material.
- Applicants must be enrolled Oberlin College students and have passed CHEM 254.
- $13.00-$13.75 hourly pay depending on prior TA experience within the department.
- Opportunity to deepen understanding of course content and grow as an educator.
- Preferred candidates are those pursuing majors in chemistry or biochemistry, though this is not required.
- Applicants must complete the “Availability” section of the application to be considered.
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CHEM 254 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 either Dr. Cristinel Miinea, Chemistry & Biochemistry Laboratory Instructor and Manager (cmiinea@oberlin.edu) or Prof. Jason Belitsky, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (jbelitsk@oberlin.edu).
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| Job Summary | The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for Teaching Assistants (TAs) for Fall 2026. There are openings for assisting CHEM 254 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 254 material; • Availability to attend TA meetings on a weekly basis; • Assisting students in lab with relevant techniques and processes; • Assisting with the preparation of laboratory reagents and supplies. |
| 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 254. |
| Quick Link for Posting | https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17331 |
| 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 either Dr. Cristinel Miinea, Chemistry & Biochemistry Laboratory Instructor and Manager (cmiinea@oberlin.edu) or Prof. Jason Belitsky, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (jbelitsk@oberlin.edu). |
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