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CHEM 213 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry

🇺🇸 Oberlin, Ohio 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $13 - $14 per Hour 💻 Teaching 🗓️ October 28th, 2026

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Oberlin College is hiring a CHEM 213 Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The role involves assisting with CHEM 213 lab sections, including grading assignments, attending weekly meetings, and supporting students with lab techniques, requiring 5-7 hours per week.

Highlights
  • Assist in CHEM 213 lab sections with a 5-7 hour weekly commitment
  • Grade laboratory assignments timely and attend weekly TA meetings
  • Provide guidance to students on relevant laboratory techniques and processes
  • Must have prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 213 material
  • Applicants must be enrolled Oberlin College students
  • Passing grade in CHEM 213 required to qualify
  • Compensation ranges from $13.00 to $13.75 per hour, based on previous TA experience
  • Develop professional relationships with students and enhance educational skills
  • Opportunity to deepen understanding of chemistry or biochemistry topics
  • Applicants must complete the "Availability" section of the application to be considered

CHEM 213 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry Full Description

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CHEM 213 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 Prof. Catherine Oertel ([email protected]), Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry or Cristinel Mîinea, Laboratory Instructor and Manager ([email protected]).
Posting Details
Announcement Information
Job Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Spring 2027 semester. There are openings for assisting CHEM 213 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.
Responsibilities
5-7 hour/week commitment.

Responsibilities include:
• Prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 213 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 passing grade in CHEM 213.
Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17869
Compensation
$13.00-$13.75 based upon 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 Prof. Catherine Oertel ([email protected]), Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry or Cristinel Mîinea, Laboratory Instructor and Manager ([email protected]).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Which afternoons are you available? (M-F 1:30-4:30 pm).

    (Open Ended Question)

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