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Department Chemistry

Local Title Graduate Assistant

Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months

Rank/Grade T8

Line Number 90021, 90053

Salary Range $4,500/semester

FTE Part-Time

Negotiating Unit GSEU

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

https://chemistry.buffalostate.edu/

Brief Job Description

There are two (2) Graduate Assistant positions available. These are one semester positions and a renewal depends on academic standing, university budget approval, and must be in good standing.

Graduate Assistants in Chemistry assist in the teaching of introductory chemistry laboratory courses (100-300 level) by performing the following: 1) Presenting pre-laboratory talks designed to help students prepare for the laboratory experience; 2) Overseeing the laboratory sessions; 3) Enforcing safety rules and rules governing good laboratory practice during the laboratory sessions; 4) Answering student questions concerning the laboratory experience both during the laboratory session and during office hours; 5) Assisting in the grading of laboratory assignments and quizzes when appropriate; 6) Assisting in the preparation of materials required in laboratory-based classes; 7) Occasionally helping to proctor exams in large lecture sections.

Required Qualifications

Current or entering full-time (6 credit hours) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State University while holding the position. Candidates must have: completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in chemistry with a G.P.A. of 2.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale); completed a full year of college-level physics and at least one semester of college-level calculus; completed one year of general chemistry and one year of organic chemistry with laboratories. The candidate must be able to effectively communicate with undergraduate students through the delivery of pre-laboratory presentations and classroom discussions of safety issues, and via conversations with individual students during laboratory sessions and required office hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Full-time graduate student in the M.S. in Forensic Science, M.S. Ed. or a M.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies program that includes a minimum of 12 credits of graduate level CHE and FOR coursework; completion of a course in analytical chemistry with lab; completion of a course in physical chemistry; completion of a course in Biochemistry with lab; prior teaching experience in a science laboratory course.

Anticipated Date of Hire 09/01/2024

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• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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• Chronicle of Higher Education

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• • All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

• I agree to comply with the college's policy.

• I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

• • Are you a current or entering full-time (6 credit hours minimum) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State College?

• Yes

• No

  Documents Needed to Apply

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• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

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