Student Hourly - Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Tech TA

Requisition Number

27059BR

The Department of Chemistry maintains a pool of undergraduate teaching assistants (UTA) who, commensurate with qualifications, may teach organic chemistry labs or perform technical lab upkeep, preparation, and technical support.

This position may involve teaching organic chemistry laboratory and/or restocking the labs at the end of week and/or setting up experiments at the beginning of the week.

Possible activities include, but are not limited to:

Teach organic chemistry laboratory including:

Presenting pre-lab lectures

Supervising laboratory experiments

Enforcing laboratory rules

Grading student laboratory assignments

Attending weekly TA meetings

Holding office hours

Clean glassware (distillation apparatus, flasks, etc.)

Conduct room checks between each lab period

Locate missing/misplaced equipment and return to the proper area(s)

Replace broken glassware

Replenish solutions/chemicals

Monitor chemical waste and dispose of waste as directed

Collect and submit items for lost-and-found

Maintain the supply of gloves, paper towels, weighing paper, filter paper, etc. in all labs

Pick up packages and orders at the Chemistry Department stockroom

Maintain chemical inventory

Gather needed supplies and materials for labs

Prepare necessary solutions

Gather and organize needed glassware and chemicals (e.g., ice, dry ice, liquid nitrogen, etc.)

Set up and break down lab experiments

Place stock room glassware, equipment, and chemicals into lab

Return stock room glassware, equipment, and chemicals as directed for next-use convenience

Check primary waste bottle and move contents to secondary container, if necessary. Notify Director as secondary containers fill.

Clean up chemical spills, fume hoods, balances, lab benches, etc.

Maintain the supply of gloves, paper towels, weighing paper, filter paper, etc. in all labs

Break down boxes and take to recycle

Check glass waste boxes and replace as necessary

Department

Chemistry

Position Overview

Facilitate lab activities by carrying out technical lab upkeep, preparation, and technical support. GL 3143-3147

Required Qualifications

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 pre-enrolled in 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).

Must have taken and passed CHEM 331.

Preferred Qualifications

Taken and passed CHEM 335 and CHEM 336.

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include a Cover Letter and a Resume. Your cover letter must include your grades in CHEM 330/331 and, if taken, CHEM 335/336, as well as your TA for the lab classes. Only complete applications will be considered. Apply by 7/19/24 to ensure consideration. This is a Pool Posting. Applicants will continue to be reviewed and hired until positions are filled.

Contact Information to Applicants

Mary Beth Carter -

Application Review Begins

19-Jul-2024

Anticipated Start Date

19-Aug-2024

Advertised Salary Range

$15/hr

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE

.5

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Work Schedule

Varies, up to 20 hours per week.

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