Application Deadline: May 23, 2025
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is currently accepting applications for General Chemistry TA positions for Autumn 2025. A TA position provides the opportunity to improve your knowledge, gain teaching experience, and help students.
In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Completed General Chemistry Sequence (1206/1208/1220; 1210/1220; 1610/1620; or 1910H/1920H) with an A or A- (preferred)
- Cumulative GPA > 3.2
- Enrolled in classes during Autumn 2025*
- No other paid monthly student appointment during 2025 (this includes paid research)
*Graduating in May? Staff appointments are available! See the bottom of this post for more information.
Appointment details are as follows:
- Salary: $13/hour
- Hours: 10-12/week
- Responsibilities: Teach one 3-hour lab; Promptly grade assignments and prepare for teaching responsibilities; 1 weekly office hour; proctor all exams; attend weekly staff meeting
TA training will occur during business hours throughout the week prior to the beginning of Autumn semester in August. Conflicts with staff meetings, including TAs who will live in university owned housing, should be stated on your application and described in detail if possible.
If you are interested, you may apply here. After you apply, you will be asked to submit your schedule here.
Completing an application and submitting your schedule does not guarantee a TA position. If your schedule changes, please update it by June 2, 2025 and notify chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu. If you make a change to your schedule after this date, you will be responsible for switching your assignment with another TA or forfeit your position.
Applications and schedules are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025. Hiring decisions will be made by early August.
Please contact chemlabsupervisor@osu.edu with any questions.
Staff Appointments Available! If you are graduating and looking for an opportunity to teach for a semester (or even academic year!), we also have those available! Please fill out the application.