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Pennsylvania State University

Part-Time Learning Assistant-Craig

🇺🇸 University Park, PA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ December 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Learning Assistant-Craig. The role supports Biology courses by assisting teaching faculty with organizing coursework, explaining biology concepts to students, and conducting office hours or review sessions during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Highlights
  • Provide support to Biology courses under the supervision of Jenna Craig.
  • Help faculty organize coursework and explain biology concepts to students.
  • Hold office hours and/or review sessions for students.
  • Preference for full-time registered Penn State students who have completed the relevant course.
  • Applications must be submitted electronically including a completed online application form.
  • Position requires successful completion of background check(s) per university policies.
  • Part-time employment type.
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
  • Job located at Penn State University Park.
  • Applicants may be current employees, students, or external applicants with different application processes.

Part-Time Learning Assistant-Craig 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
The Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology, is looking to hire Learning Assistants (LAs) to provide support to Biology courses overseen by Teaching Faculty during the 2025-2026 academic year. This position will be supervised by Jenna Craig. The LA will help faculty organize coursework, explain biology concepts to students, and hold office hours and/or review sessions. Applications must be submitted electronically, and at a minimum must include the completed online application form. Preference will be given to full-time registered Penn State students who have successfully completed the course for which they will be assisting Insert Course name.Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as the need arises.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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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.