Chemistry Teaching Assistant

Chemistry Teaching Assistant Hess

Division: CAS                  Department: Chemistry            Experience: advanced

Job Code: FWSCASCHEMTA                     Supervisor/Reports To: Tom Hess

Start Date: 8/25/2026

Support General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis labs by preparing materials, guiding students, and upholding lab safety. Ideal for students with strong lab skills, attention to detail, and a passion for chemistry.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

1. Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate schedule changes in advance, and wear appropriate attire – P
2. Assist with lab set-up, including making standard solutions and unknowns; operate lab instrumentation independently – TW, CT, T
3. Arrive 15 minutes before lab to ensure setup is complete before students arrive – P
4. Assist students and answer questions during lab; Foster a collaborative environment that values individuals from varied perspectives – C, CT, L, CTR
5. Ensure all safety regulations are followed by students and self – P, L, CT
6. Ensure lab is clean and equipment is returned and powered off after sessions – C, TW, L
7. Provide clerical support, proofreading, photocopying, and filing; assist with projects as assigned – TW
8. Grade lab reports while maintaining confidentiality – C, P, CT
9. Prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines successfully – P, L
10. Effectively communicate your skills and availability in your application – CSD
11. Perform other duties as determined by the supervisor – P, TW

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Required Skills:   Must have completed General Chemistry I and II and associated labs. 

Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written & verbal communication, willingness to learn new things.  Student has completed at least organic chemistry and/or quantitative analysis. 

Work Schedule: 10 hours a week

Work Conditions: Toxic Agents, Machinery

Physical Demands:

Number of Positions: 1 - 3

Pay Rate: $10.50/hour

Location: Armington 3rd floor. Rooms ARM 303, ARM 312, and ARM 314 and associated stock rooms (ARM 312s, ARM 313s, and ARM 314s). 

To Apply: Complete required sections of application and upload resume.

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.