Graduate Teaching Assistant - Chemistry-8

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

10d • $444 - $1,444

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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 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
• 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