Part-Time Teaching Assistant - Astronomy Department

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Teaching Assistant for the Astronomy Department. The role involves assisting with the ASTRO 497 course in Spring 2026, providing homework support and grading, while working approximately 10 hours per week and reporting to Dr. Abe Falcone.

Highlights

Support ASTRO 497 students during Spring 2026 semester as a teaching assistant.
Provide resources and assistance on homework assignments to students.
Grade homework assignments for the course.
Expected workload is about 10 hours per week.
Position reports directly to Dr. Abe Falcone.
Graduate student status is required for applicants.
Employment requires successful background checks per university policy.
The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Remote or hybrid work approval is not guaranteed regardless of location.
Job requisition ID is REQ_0000075284.

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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 Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is seeking graduate student applicants for the part-time job of Teaching Assistant.

Job duties to include:

Serving as teaching assistant for ASTRO 497 during the Spring 2026 semester

Serving as a resource for students, particularly on homework assignments

Serving as a grader for homework assignments

Schedule:

Expected hours will be approximately 10 hours/week.

The selected candidate will report to Dr. Abe Falcone. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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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.

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