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Pennsylvania State University

Part-Time Instructional Assistant

🇺🇸 University Park, PA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ December 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Instructional Assistant. The role involves assisting with content development and instruction, preparing learning materials, presenting subjects, supporting course activities, supervising students during class trips, and managing emergencies during off-site learning components.

Highlights
  • Assist with content development and instruction for courses with off-site learning.
  • Prepare learning materials and activities to support course delivery.
  • Present specific subjects as part of instructional duties.
  • Support various course activities and supervise students during class trips.
  • Follow protocols for student illness, injury, or emergencies during class trips.
  • Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with university policies.
  • Position is part-time in nature.
  • Work is associated with Penn State University Park and Conferences and Institutes department.
  • The university values equity, respect, and belonging and is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Approval of remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

Part-Time Instructional Assistant Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants
 
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Conferences and Institutes is hiring an Instructional Assistant/Course Trip Facilitator for specific courses that have off-site learning components.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Assisting with content development and instruction
  • Preparation of learning materials and activities
  • Presentation of specific subjects
  • Assisting with course activities
  • Supervising students during class trips
  • Following appropriate protocols in the instance of student illness/injury or emergency during class trips.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
 
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
 
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.