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Graduate Student Assistant: Science

Chatham University
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15281, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Chatham University is seeking Teaching Assistants for Undergraduate Biology and Chemistry Labs, as well as Grading Assistants.
  • Candidates are expected to support students in laboratory settings by facilitating experiments, ensuring safety, and providing guidance.
  • The positions require a commitment of not more than 20 hours per week during the academic year and a maximum of 980 work hours annually.
  • Successful applicants should have relevant experience in teaching or laboratory settings, though specific years of experience are not detailed.
  • Chatham University offers a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Teaching Assistant - Undergraduate Biology Labs.Ā Support undergraduate students in laboratory courses by facilitating hands-on experiments, explaining scientific concepts, ensuring lab safety protocols, and helping students develop practical research skills. Responsibilities include pre-lab preparation, guiding students through procedures, troubleshooting equipment, and assessing lab performance.

Teaching Assistant - Undergraduate Chemistry Labs.Ā Assist students in chemistry laboratory sessions by demonstrating proper techniques, explaining chemical principles, maintaining safety standards, and supporting experimental learning. Duties include lab setup, student guidance during experiments, equipment maintenance, and evaluation of lab reports and practical skills.

Grading Assistant.Ā Work closely with faculty members to evaluate student assignments, exams, and projects across various courses. Responsibilities include applying grading rubrics consistently, providing constructive feedback, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with professors about student progress and grading concerns.

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

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Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.




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