Instructional Assistant - Chemistry Spring 2027

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology is seeking several Instructional Assistants for undergraduate chemistry courses, which may include laboratory or lecture sections. Instructional Assistants work under the supervision of the faculty member in charge of the course. Duties may include supervising and guiding student laboratory work, grading assignments and assessments, enforcing course laboratory safety rules, maintaining grade records, holding office hours, leading discussions and problem-solving, supporting examinations, and assisting with laboratory equipment and experiments. Assistants may also conduct Zoom meetings for remote courses or online office hours and attend mandatory training and preparatory meetings. Other duties may be assigned by the course instructor.

Requirements

Must have completed Chemistry courses 1215/1215L and 1225/1225L with a grade of B or better.

Nice To Haves

For Organic Instructional Assistant positions, completion of Chemistry 301/303L or 302/304L.

Responsibilities

Supervise student laboratory work and provide guidance on laboratory procedures.
Grade student reports, laboratory practicals, and other course assignments and assessments.
Enforce laboratory safety rules prescribed by the course.
Attend mandatory training and preparatory meetings.
Conduct Zoom meetings for remote scheduled courses or online office hours.
Maintain student grade records.
Hold office hours to answer students’ course-related questions.
Assist with troubleshooting laboratory experiments.
Help set up, operate, and maintain standard laboratory instrumentation required for laboratory exercises.
Assist with laboratory drawer check-in and check-out.
Facilitate student class or laboratory discussions and problem-solving.
Assist the course instructor with proctoring exams.
Perform other duties assigned by the course instructor.