Graduate Teaching Assistant - Chemistry-8

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

15d • $444 - $1,444

About The Position

The Chemistry Department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a 9-month Graduate Teaching Assistant. The Graduate Teaching Assistant will be assigned to teach courses/laboratories in the Chemistry Program as a condition of your assistantship. The details of this task will be provided to you by the Chemistry Program. The remainder of your time is devoted to academics and your thesis/dissertation research. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution of higher education
• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance

Nice To Haves

• Chemistry major with GPA at least 3.5 (4.0 scale)
• Coursework of the four sub-disciplines of chemistry (Analytical, Physical, Inorganic, and Organic)
• Proof of English proficiency

Responsibilities

• Tutoring undergraduate students
• Run, manage, and teach undergraduate freshman, analytical, organic or other labs as assigned
• Grading of the lab reports, quizzes, and exams as assigned
• Prepare lab reagents and maintain safety protocols during the lab and after
• Manage lab waste and cleanliness of the lab
• Proctoring exams or quizzes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level