Graduate Assistant - Forensic Science

About the role

Graduate Assistant – Forensic Science, Department of Chemistry (MU2520), Marshall University, Fall semester. The role is a half‑time or full‑time adjunct instructor appointment, involving teaching undergraduate courses or labs, assigning student grades, and following university teaching guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Co‑teach undergraduate laboratory (CHM 218, Monday 2:00‑4:50) with Dr. Madelyn Jackstadt
• Assign student grades and adhere to university teaching guidelines
• Prepare chemical solutions, standardized samples, and other materials for upper‑level teaching laboratories
• Perform preparation, testing, and maintenance of chemical analysis instruments
• Carry out duties under the supervision of the professor responsible for the teaching laboratory

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science
• Prior teaching assistant experience in Chemistry labs or Forensic Science courses

Schedule

• Fall semester
• Full‑time appointment: 20 hours per week