Student Teaching Assistant, Chemistry (Applicant Pool)

Student Teaching Assistants Wanted

Student teaching assistants wanted for CHEM 1211R new chemistry recitation section.

Responsibilities

This student will work with students currently enrolled in CHEM 1211 to help them through the course. They will run a 50 minute recitation section that will include going over problems from assigned homework, answering students' questions, and administering quizzes. The student assistants will be required to spend 2.5 hours outside of this time in preparation meeting with the instructor of the course, OR attending the lecture classes every day the class is scheduled (also a 2.5 hour commitment).

Required Qualifications

Any student of any major who successfully completed CHEM 1211 with a B or better and can make the time commitment regularly. The student should also have good communication skills and the ability to ask questions when needed. The application process will require an interview with the Instructor.

Contact Information

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Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Other Information

The student assistant will be paid $15/hour for 4.5 hours of work per week, which will include, in addition to the 1 contact hour and the 2.5 hours of preparation, one hour of preparation and record keeping on the student's own time.

Special Applicant Instructions

Interested students may reach out to Dr. Gurnack directly at