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University of New Mexico

Instructional Assistant - Chemistry Fall 2026

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $16/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Albuquerque, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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A Science Teacher teaches in the natural science fields for elementary to secondary school students. Most science courses taught prior to high school are general, with specialization occurring later in high school. Teachers may teach specialized courses in physics, biology or chemistry. Other topics taught include physical science, computer science, astronomy, and geology.

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Instructional Assistant

Chemistry Fall 2026 University of New Mexico
4.0 Albuquerque, NM Job Details $16 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Video conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Requisition ID req37494 Working Title Instructional Assistant
Chemistry Fall 2026 Pay $16.00 Hourly Campus Main
Albuquerque, NM Department Chemistry Department (889A) Employment Type Student Employment Student Type Student Employment Status Non-Exempt Background Check Required No For Best Consideration Date 8/17/2026 Position Summary The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology is seeking several Instructional Assistants for undergraduate chemistry courses, which may include labs or lecture sections.

The Instructional Assistants will work under supervision of faculty in charge of the courses duties.

Possible Duties may include:

1. Supervise student laboratory work and provide guidance for lab procedure 2. Grade student reports, lab practical, and other course assignments and assessments. 3. Enforce lab safety rules prescribed by the course. 4. Attend mandatory training and preparatory meetings 5. Conduct zoom meetings for remote scheduled courses or online office hours 6. Maintain student grade records 7. Hold office hours for students with questions related to the course 8. May assist with troubleshooting laboratory experiments. 9. Help set up, operate, and maintain a variety of standard laboratory instrumentation as required for laboratory exercises. 10. Assist with lab drawer check in /check out 11. Facilitate student class or lab discussion and problem solving 12. Assist course instructor to proctor exams 13. Other duties assigned by the course instructor

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Qualifications:

Must have completed Chemistry courses: 1215/1215L, 1225/1225L, with a "B" or better grade. 301/303L or 302/304L for Organic IAs Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please provide a resume, relevant experience, hours available The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.