Pennsylvania State University
Part-Time Teaching Assistants, Kinesiology
Edtech.com's Summary
- Assist Kinesiology courses by holding office hours and answering questions.
- Grade assignments and assessments, and proctor exams.
- Provide support for Canvas learning management system.
- Facilitate instructor efforts related to course recordings.
- Prefer applicants with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
- Employment requires successful completion of background checks per university policy.
- Part-time employment type.
- Position based at Penn State University Park.
- Penn State is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Part-Time Teaching Assistants, Kinesiology 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 Kinesiology Department has a need for qualified part-time teaching assistants to assist with classes during the academic year. Our need primarily involves general assistance with a small number of courses including holding office hours to answer students' questions, grading assignments and assessments, proctoring exams, helping with Canvas, and facilitating the efforts of the instructor of recording.
We invite applications from qualified applicants preferably with at least a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field, and/or an equivalent knowledge based on experience. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
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.
