Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Tech Teaching Assistant
Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Tech Teaching Assistant
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Job Description
The Department of Chemistry maintains a pool of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) who depending on their qualifications may teach organic chemistry laboratory sections or provide technical support through lab preparation maintenance and inventory management. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys 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 all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Up to 20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Mary Beth Carter
Additional Candidate Instruction
Application should include:
Position Requirements
During 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 preenrolled 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 students. (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/nonexempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/nonexempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
The Department of Chemistry maintains a pool of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) who depending on their qualifications may teach organic chemistry laboratory sections or provide technical support through lab preparation maintenance and inventory management. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Instructional Duties
- Teach and support organic chemistry lab sections including delivering prelab lectures and supervising experiments.
- Enforce lab safety protocols and evaluate student performance through grading and feedback.
- Participate in weekly TA meetings and hold office hours to assist students outside of lab sessions.
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 lostandfound items.
Stockroom and Inventory Tasks
- Retrieve packages and supplies from the Chemistry Department stockroom
- Maintain accurate records of chemical and equipment inventory
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 all labs are stocked with necessary equipment and supplies.
General Support Duties
- Break down cardboard boxes and transport them to recycling
- Monitor glass waste containers and replace them as needed
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys 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 all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Up to 20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Mary Beth Carter
- Must have completed and passed CHEM 331 as shown on application materials.
- Successfully completedCHEM 335 and CHEM 336 as shown on application materials.
Undergraduate 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 lead lab sections by delivering prelab lectures supervising student experiments grading assignments and holding office hours. 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.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Application 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.
Position Requirements
During 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 preenrolled 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 students. (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/nonexempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/nonexempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Employment Type
Student
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