Department Summary:

The Chemistry Department at Drake University provides students with the scientific knowledge and experiential skills necessary for a career in chemistry and related fields. In preparing students for a career, we encourage and promote personal interactions between students, faculty, and experienced professionals through a variety of interactive courses, undergrad-research, and seminar presentations.

Job Summary:

The Chemistry Department at Drake University invites applications for two full-time (9 month) laboratory assistant positions. We seek candidates who will be knowledgeable and committed to providing a rigorous and engaging laboratory experience for students enrolled in chemistry laboratory courses. Responsibilities include teaching assigned laboratory sections, preparing teaching materials, and assessing student learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Baccalaureate degree in chemistry or related fields; and

- Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques normally obtained through a four-year college/university academic program and strong laboratory skills in chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Baccalaureate degree in chemistry or related fields; and

- Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques normally obtained through a four-year college/university academic program and strong laboratory skills in chemistry.

Job Duties:

• 30% - Teach laboratory courses and pre-labs in accordance with course syllabi, furnished procedures and instructions provided during weekly faculty/staff meetings. Interact with students both within and outside the instructional setting in a professional manner. Follow, communicate, and consistently enforce laboratory safety policies during all laboratory periods. 
• 20% - Promote student understanding of laboratory experiments and stimulate students' intellectual growth by assisting them during laboratory periods in proper procedures and practices and providing guidance rather than giving answers. Perform and help students perform accurate and precise laboratory measurements.
• 20% - Conduct on-going evaluation and prepare grade reports of student progress and maintain records of student course/class performance. 
• 20% - Maintain office hours and assist students with laboratory and other course related information. Maintain e-mail communication with students. 
• 10% - Foster a cooperative work environment and perform other duties as assigned.