Instructional Assistant - General Chemistry I Lecture - 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 I - Lecture

An introduction to chemistry intended for undergraduates pursuing careers in the health professions and others desiring a firm foundation in chemistry. The course assumes no prior knowledge of chemistry and begins with basic concepts. Topics include an introduction to the scientific method, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, nomenclature, stoichiometry and chemical reactions, the gas laws, thermodynamics, chemical bonding, and properties of solutions. 

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:

• 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. 
• Assists 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 courses in Chemistry with a B or better grade

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