Course Assistant FRNSC 100 Academic year 2026/2027

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA is hiring part-time Course Assistants for FRNSC 100 – Introduction to Forensic Science for the 2026/2027 academic year to support student learning. Duties include grading a range of assignments, assisting students via email and chat, transcribing lectures for ADA compliance, and attending weekly supervisor meetings.

Applicants must have completed FRNSC 100; FRNSC 210 is preferred but not required; preference will be given to Forensic Science

Qualifications

• Must have completed FRNSC 100.
• FRNSC 210 completion preferred but not required.
• Preference given to Forensic Science majors.

Responsibilities

• Grade submitted assignments, including case notes, homework, quizzes, exam, professional profiles, and/or extra credit.
• Interact with students via email and chatroom to facilitate understanding of course material and scientific concepts.
• Transcribe/caption lectures, videos, and/or other recordings for ADA compliance.
• Attend a weekly meeting with their supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the instructor.

Skills

FRNSC 100 completion

FRNSC 210 completion preferred

Forensic Science major

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Forensic Science program seeks to hire part-time Course Assistants for the 2026/2027 academic year for FRNSC 100 – Introduction to Forensic Science.

Successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Grade submitted assignments, including (but not limited to) case notes, homework, quizzes, exam, professional profiles, and/or extra credit


• Interact with students via email and chatroom to facilitate understanding of course material and scientific concepts


• Transcribe/caption lectures, videos, and/or other recordings for ADA compliance


• Attend a weekly meeting with their supervisor


• Other duties as assigned by the instructor

Applicants must have successfully completed FRNSC 100. Successful completion of FRNSC 210 is preferred, but not required. Preference will be given to Forensic Science majors. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as the need arises. Hours, wages, and anticipated period of employment will vary.

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