Biology AI Tutor Project Assistant

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Park is hiring up to five undergraduate Biology AI Tutor Project Assistants to help develop and test an AI-based RAVI tutor designed to help biology students interpret visual data.

Applicants must have completed BIOL 161–164 and SC 220 and have experience as an undergraduate lab teaching or learning assistant. Positions are open to full-time registered Penn State undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Completed BIOL 161–164 sequence with B grades or better.
• Completed SC 220.
• Experience as an undergraduate laboratory teaching or learning assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of the AI-based RAVI tutor.
• Collaborate with the project manager and Biology faculty to test the tutor before classroom use.

Skills

Lab teaching experience

Education

BIOL 161–164 sequence

SC 220

Job description

## Biology AI Tutor Project AssistantApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000081345# **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 up to five undergraduate Biology AI Tutor Project Assistants to support the development and testing of an AI-based RAVI (Reasoning About Visual Information) tutor. The tutor is being developed to help biology students learn how to interpret and learn from visual displays through guided questioning. Assistants will work closely with the project manager and Biology faculty to develop and test the tutor before it is used in the classroom. Applicants must have completed the BIOL 161–164 sequence (B grades or better in all courses) and SC 220 and have experience as an undergraduate laboratory teaching or learning assistant. Positions are available to full-time registered Penn State undergraduate students. **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.