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Teaching Assistant - Fundamentals of Chemistry - Concepts (Undergraduate)

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Department: Chemistry

Teaching Assistant - Fundamentals of Chemistry - Concepts (Undergraduate)

  • 498701
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Institutional Student
  • Closing on: Sep 8 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $13.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 5-10 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Assist in instructing the Fundamentals of Chemistry lab. Successful applicants will be required to work closely with students.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Proctoring of evening exams for the companion lecture course 
  • Giving pre- and post-lab discussions 
  • Instructing and troubleshooting lab experiments 
  • Grade student work 
  • Use Blackboard and provide extra help in an office hour each week 

Required Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills
  • A solid understanding of General Chemistry
  • Ability to work in a directed yet unsupervised manner
  • A conscientious work ethic

Minimum Requirements

  • Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time
  • Completed CHEM 221 with lab or equivalent with a grade of B or better
  • Available to work on Wednesdays from 3:35-6:25 pm
  • Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience and proficiency as a teaching assistant.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include: resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Additional Information

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Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

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