"Laboratory Teaching Assistant"

Position Overview

Title: Laboratory Teaching Assistant (Faculty Assistant)

Position Number: 9171222

Unit: CMNS - Chemistry & Biochemistry

Category: Faculty, Non-Tenured, Non-Regular (One-semester contract, renewable)

Term: Full-time for Spring 2021 (starting January 14, 2021)

Position Summary

The selected candidate will:

• Teach six sections of 200-level in-person Organic Chemistry Laboratory in a socially distanced format
• Hold virtual office hours
• Grade lab reports and lab exams
• Maintain student records
• Attend weekly virtual TA meetings
• Grade lecture exams and handle miscellaneous instructional tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field

Application Details

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• List of References

Application Status:

• Open Until Filled
• Best Consideration Date: January 8, 2021

Additional Notes

COVID-19 vaccination is required before employment unless a medical/religious exemption is approved.

• Employment is contingent on passing a background check.
• UMD is an equal opportunity employer; applications from women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.