Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry Lab
2 weeks ago
Job Title Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry Lab (24/25)
Student Position Type Non Federal Work Study/La Verne Work
Appointment Type Part-Time
FTE
Work Schedule
Position could start as early as the week of August 12th for any needed trainings.
Fall 2024 lab sections, which meet beginning 8/26/24, are as follows:
Monday 1:10 – 5:20P
Monday 6:00 – 10:10P
Tuesday 1:10 – 5:20P
Tuesday 6:00 – 10:10P
Wed 1:10 – 5:20P
Wed 6:00 – 10:10P
Thu 1:10 – 5:20P
Thu 6:00 – 10:10P
Mandatory Weekly Lab Meeting (Day and Time to be decided)
This position will work 100% on campus.
Department Manager
Number of Vacancies 9
Position Summary Information for Announcement
University Overview
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Diversity Statement
The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.
Job Description Summary
This is a student teaching assistant position for currently enrolled students at the University of La Verne. Lab TA's will assist the instructor in the proper functioning of the lab during the session and help students follow proper techniques and safety rules while conducting experiments. TA's must be proactive in the lab and model proper laboratory safety at all times, including wearing the proper protective equipment: lab coats, goggles and proper clothing and shoes. This position may be extended to the January and Spring 2025 semester after evaluation by the lab coordinator on performance in the lab.
Specific Duties
Teaching assistants will:
Come prepared and on time or earlier to their respective lab with proper PPE and with knowledge of the experiment and ready to answer student's questions.
Must attend the weekly lab meetings.
TA must remain proactive in labs and observe/keep an eye on students to ensure that they are following proper laboratory techniques and safety. They must remain vigilant at all times and keep an eye on the student's use of the chemicals during the experiments to prevent or catch cross contamination.
TAs must communicate with the Lab instructors / Lab Coordinators / Lab Managers regarding any concerns with the chemicals or lab safety.
Ensure the maintenance of the lab's cleanliness during their respective lab and conduct lab clean up (putting away equipment or cleaning glassware, keep chemicals in order, etc.), and sometimes help set up (prepare waste containers or pipettes, help with preparation of chemicals, etc.)
Grade assignments within a reasonable turnaround time
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of CHEM 201/202, respective of the section you want to TA for, with a grade of B- or better.
Mandatory attendance at the weekly lab meetings.
Committed to working both Fall and Spring semesters for a minimum of 10 hours/week.
Must be a current University of La Verne student
Preferred Qualifications
Recommendation from a Chemistry instructor
Driven and takes initiative
Ability to communicate effectively
Basic knowledge of Excel
Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient
Benefits Summary
Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.
University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.
In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.
Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.
Location La Verne Main Campus
If Other, please specify.
Hiring Pay Rate
Hourly Rate $16.00
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SE
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