Graduate Teaching Assistant - Chemistry

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Chemistry-1

Closing Date: [not specified]

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.

Summary of

Job Duties:

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Job Duties and 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: 1250 per month

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: None

Recruitment Contact Information: Brian Butler bsbutler2 Graduate Student Support Specialist

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases.

Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate with fingers, including keyboarding >

Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Talking.
Occasional Physical Activity:
Walking.
Benefits Eligible:
No