CHEM Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry

Position: CHEM 211 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry & Biochemistry
Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Fall 2026 semester. There are openings for assisting CHEM 211 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

4-5 hour/week commitment.

Responsibilities include:

* Prior knowledge and reasonable mastery of CHEM 211 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 minimum grade of B in CHEM 211.

Quick Link for Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Compensation

$13.00-$13.75 depending on 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 Cristinel Mîinea, Chemistry & Biochemistry Laboratory Instructor and Manager (cmiinea) or Rachel Saylor, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (rsaylor).