Pennsylvania State University
Part-Time Teaching Assistant - Department of Biology - Sjogren Lab
Edtech.com's Summary
- Provide support to biology courses overseen by teaching faculty.
- Assist in organizing coursework and explaining biology concepts to students.
- Hold office hours and/or review sessions for students.
- Position supervised by Carly Sjogren.
- Preference given to full-time registered Penn State students who have successfully completed the course they assist with, such as BIOL110.
- Applications must include the completed online application form and are reviewed as needed.
- Employment requires successful completion of background checks according to university policies.
- Part-time employment status.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Role is part of the Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology at Penn State University.
Part-Time Teaching Assistant - Department of Biology - Sjogren Lab 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 Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology, is looking to hire Teaching Assistants (TA) to provide support to Biology courses overseen by the Teaching Faculty during the 2026-27 academic year. This position will be supervised by Carly Sjogren. The TA 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. BIOL110 Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as the need arises.
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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