Instructional Assistant, Chemistry at Brookdale… · Lincroft

Exclusive to Chemistry, under the direction of the faculty, provides instruction and related support to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise class-size groups of students in scheduled sections under the direction of faculty.
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students in fundamental and advanced areas of knowledge and facilitate student study groups as time permits.
• Treat students fairly, consistently, and in an ethical manner.
• Assess students’ lab work, lab tests, and performance in the laboratories to report to faculty, thereby contributing to the course grade.
• Provide support, training, tutoring to students through one-on-one interaction, small group sessions, and presentations.
• Set up, demonstrate, oversee faculty-designed experiments, simulations, or activities to support acquisition of learning outcome.
• Where applicable, maintain laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition in compliance with safety procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials.
• Keep accurate student attendance records.
• Provide input to faculty as requested regarding development and modification of curriculum and laboratory teaching materials.
• Recommend the purchase of lab supplies, materials, equipment and software as needed.
• Perform student services functions and other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to institutional policies and regulations.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required; or in limited circumstances, the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related work experience desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements

• Expertise in handling and treatment of harmful chemicals, substances and equipment specific to the lab they work in, as appropriate, required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students of varying ages, cultures, and knowledge base.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas, principles and concepts effectively in individual or small group settings.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills at an intermediate level including ability to utilize and apply Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as specialized software programs and computer applications essential to the learning process e.g. the College’s Learning Management System and ERP (Colleague).
• Knowledge of information research strategies.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and faculty.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to facilitate discussion and learning in individual, small group, and lab/instructional settings.
• Fluency in a second language may be required.
• Discipline specific skills test may be required.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed.
• Willingness to occasionally work in another Science discipline is a plus.

 

Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations:

• Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities. 

Summary of Benefits: Professional Staff

 

Special Instruction to Applicants: 

A review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. Submission of application materials by Tuesday, May 26, 2026, is preferred to ensure full consideration. 

Cover Letter, Other, Resume

$53,753