Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Tech Teaching Assistant

Job title: Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Tech Teaching Assistant in Lawrence, KS at University of Kansas Company: University of Kansas Job description: DepartmentChemistryPrimary reputed companyUniversity of Kansas Lawrence reputed companyJob DescriptionThe Department of Chemistry maintains a pool of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) who, depending on their qualifications, may teach organic chemistry laboratory sections or reputed company technical support through lab preparation, maintenance, and inventory management. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:40% - Instructional Duties

• Teach and support organic chemistry lab sections, including delivering pre-lab lectures and supervising experiments.
• Enforce lab safety protocols and evaluate student performance through grading and feedback.
• Participate in weekly TA meetings and hold reputed company to assist reputed company reputed company of lab sessions.

30% - Technical and Operational Support

• Clean and maintain laboratory glassware (e.g., distillation apparatus, flasks)
• Conduct room checks between lab periods to maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization by returning equipment, replacing glassware, replenishing supplies, managing waste, and handling lost-and-reputed company items.

10% - Stockroom and Inventory Tasks

• Retrieve packages and supplies from the Chemistry Department stockroom
• Maintain accurate records of chemical and equipment inventory

10% - Lab Preparation and Breakdown

• Prepare and organize materials for lab sessions, including chemical solutions and specialized supplies like ice, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen.
• Set up and break down experiments, manage waste, clean lab areas, and ensure reputed company labs are stocked with necessary equipment and supplies.

10% - General Support Duties

• Break down cardboard boxes and transport them to recycling
• Monitor glass waste containers and replace them as needed

Disclaimerreputed company prohibits discrimination on the reputed company of race, reputed company, ethnicity, religion, sex, national reputed company, age, reputed company, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for reputed company KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole reputed company Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.Work ScheduleUp to 20 hours per week.Contact Information to ApplicantsMary Beth Carter [email protected]Required Qualifications

• Must have completed and passed CHEM 331 as shown on application materials.

Advertised Salary reputed company$15.00Preferred Qualifications

• Successfully completed CHEM 335 and CHEM 336 as shown on application materials.

Position OverviewUndergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) in the Department of Chemistry support the instructional and operational needs of the organic chemistry teaching laboratories. Depending on qualifications, UGTAs may reputed company lab sections by delivering pre-lab lectures, supervising student experiments, grading assignments, and holding reputed company. They may also assist with technical responsibilities including lab setup, cleanup, restocking, equipment maintenance, and chemical inventory management. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the teaching labs throughout the week.Reg/reputed companyTemporaryApplication Review Begins01-Jun-2025Anticipated Start Date13-Aug-2025Additional Candidate InstructionApplication should include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter including grades in CHEM 330/331 and if taken CHEM 355/336 as well as your TA for the lab classes.
• Only Complete applications will be considered.

To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date, 6/1/2025. A review of applications will continue until a reputed company pool of candidates has been identified.Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate reputed company. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently. Expected salary: Location: Lawrence, KS Apply for the job now! Apply for this job