Chemistry Department - Teaching Assistant (Organic Chemistry Lab) 19/20
- Employer
- University of La Verne
- Location
- La Verne Central Campus
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position starts week of August 26th
Fall 2019 lab sections meet beginning 9/09/19 and are available as follows:
Monday 2:10 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday 6:10pm –10:00pm
Tuesday 2:05 pm – 5:55 pm
Tuesday 6:05 pm – 9:55 pm
Wednesday 2:10 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 6:10 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday 2:05pm – 5:55 pm
Thursday 6:05pm – 9:55 pm
Friday 2:10 – 6:00 pm
Mandatory Weekly Lab Meeting (Day and Time to be decided)
Lab TA’s will assist the instructor and help students follow proper technique and safety while conducting experimentation.
Specific DutiesTeaching 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.
• 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 experiment to prevent or catch cross contamination.
• TAs must communicate with Lab instructor/ Lab Coordinator/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
• Successful completion of CHEM 311/312 with a grade of B- or better.
• Mandatory attendance at the weekly lab meeting.
• Committed to working both Fall and Spring semesters for a minimum of 10 hours/week.
• Recommendation from a Chemistry instructor
• Initiative driven
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic knowledge of Excel
• Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient
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.
LocationLa Verne Central CampusIf Other, please specify. Posting Detail Information Posting Number20190658SESpecial Instructions to ApplicantsIf you have not TA’d before, you will need to meet with department to fill out an additional form regarding any other Science and Math courses you have taken
Open Date07/08/2019Close Date02/07/2020Open Until FilledNoQuick Linkhttp://laverne.peopleadmin.com/postings/8650Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Organization
The University of La Verne is a 124 year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with an emphasis on research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a Community-Engaged University, La Verne offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditional-age and adult learners. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.
The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and underserved populations.
The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population, one that is representative of the demographics of California. The La Verne Experience pedagogical features include learning communities, theory-to-practice, experiential learning, community engagement and reflective practice. Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes Magazine recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities.
For more information regarding the University of La Verne, visit our website at http://www.laverne.edu.
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