Instructional Assistant – General Chemistry – Traditional Campus - College of Natural Sciences

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Through hands-on, inquiry-based learning, the College of Natural Sciences provides an outlet for innovation and cross-disciplinary exposure. It also features pre-professional degrees in biology, alongside our degrees in microbiology, physics, and a forensic science and exercise science program.  

This is a face-to-face part time opportunity. MUST be available to come to the main campus.

This position is a part-time Teaching Assistant position.

Course: General Chemistry

An introduction to the principles of chemistry; designed for students without a strong background in science. Topics covered include a survey of the chemical and physical properties of elements and compounds, chemical reactions, chemical energetics, acids and bases, and chemical bonding. An introduction to organic and biochemistry emphasizes the relationship between molecular structure and function.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. Other main responsibilities include the following:

• Assist instruction with in-class activities, including proctoring examinations.
• Observes students’ performance, and records relevant data to aid instructor in assessing progress
• Coordinates study groups outside of class to tutor students on class material
• May facilitate additional ad hoc lectures as a refresher to classroom formal lecture
• Assists with grading assignments
• Proctors occasional make up examinations/assignments
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution on date of application submission.
• Must have sufficient course credits in Chemistry with a B or better grade

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