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Teaching Assistant (Student)(FWS)

American University
Hall of Science, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Oct 2025
💰 $36,000/yr

About the role

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

 

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Teaching Assistant will assist General Chemistry faculty by attending Science Hours and other study sessions, providing peer-to-peer assistance, instruction, and tutoring.

Essential Functions:

  • Attend Science Hours on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

  • The assistant should assist with problem-solving strategies.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 6 expected hours per week.

  • Federal Work Study.

Salary Range:

  • $18 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Completed General Chemistry I & II with a B or better.

  • Completed Organic Chemistry I & II with a B or better.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Prior teaching or tutoring experience preferred, including but not limited to, supplemental instructor for any course.

Other Details

  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • American University is an E-Verify employer.

  • Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

 

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

 

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