Part-Time Teaching Assistant- Anatomy

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Teaching Assistant- Anatomy. This role involves leading and coordinating lab sections for Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, including preparing labs, providing instruction, assisting with exams, grading assignments, and participating in coordination meetings under the supervision of the laboratory coordinator.

Highlights

Lead assigned laboratory sections for Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy.
Prepare and clean labs before and after sessions; prepare demonstration specimens.
Provide instruction during lab sessions to groups or individuals in coordination with the lab coordinator.
Assist with preparation, administration, and cleanup of lab exams; grade assignments and exams.
Participate in weekly pre-lab meetings with other TAs and the lab coordinator.
Applicants must have recently completed VBSC/BIOL 421 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab or an equivalent course with a satisfactory grade.
Availability during scheduled lab sessions is required.
Employment requires successful completion of background checks per university policies.
Part-time position at Penn State University Park.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, respect, and belonging.

Part-Time Teaching Assistant- Anatomy Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

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 teaching assistants for the Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab will lead their assigned laboratory section and coordinate specific lab activities including: 1) assisting with an orientation at the beginning of the semester to students in the assigned section describing laboratory policies, safety considerations and expectations; 2) prepare the lab prior to the session and ensure that the lab is cleaned at the end of the session; 3) prepare demonstration specimens; 4) in conjunction with the laboratory coordinator, provide instruction to the lab session as a whole or small groups and individuals as needed; 5) help prepare, administer, and clean up lab exams; 6) grade lab assignments and exams; 7) participate in pre-lab meetings each week with other TAs and lab coordinator to review upcoming lab material; 8) perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory coordinator.

Requirements: Applicants must have recently completed VBSC/BIOL 421 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab (or an equivalent course) with a satisfactory grade, and must be available during the scheduled laboratory sessions.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment 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.

Penn State 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.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

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.