1. Why Be a Chemistry Teaching Assistant? “Professional” interaction with professors and other students Valuable experience (bolster your resume) Learn and understand chemistry better Other aspects of self development Paid in-state tuition (~ $2,781.50/semester) Plus $2,827.50/semester, (monthly paycheck) Total ~ $5,609/semester; $11,218/year UTM office with computer, phone, etc.

2. TA Duties Eighteen (18) hrs/week total Teach two 3-hour labs per week each semester Grade half of all lab papers (reports, quizzes) Office hours Hours in help lab (4hr/wk) Miscellaneous service to department

3. Qualifications Complete Chem 121, 122, and 320 before first semester of employment  with strong grades in Chemistry courses   who make a commitment to complete Physical Chemistry 351 or 352 in the first year of employment   who have completed additional Chemistry courses at the 300 and/or 400 level   Preference is given to applicants:

4. To Apply Applications are accepted in the first 4 weeks of each Spring semester for the following Academic Year Contact the Chemistry Department Office Links to information and applications are on The Chemistry Department webpage