Education Policy Studies/Penn State Law Undergraduate Research Assistant

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks undergraduate research assistants to work on projects at the intersection of education law and policy, focusing on equity and civil rights. Candidates should have completed their first year and show interest in education law and civil rights, with coursework, internships, or research experiences preferred.

Applicants should contact Dr. Maria Lewis at [e-mail] for inquiries before applying.

Qualifications

• Must have completed first year of undergraduate coursework.
• Interest in education law and civil rights.
• Strongly desired: coursework, internships, or research experience in education law.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Dr. Maria Lewis, Associate Professor in Education Policy Studies and Affiliate Law Faculty with Penn State Law is looking to hire one or more undergraduate research assistants to work on research projects at the intersection of education law and policy, particularly as it relates to equity and civil rights.

Students must have completed their first year of their undergraduate coursework and have an interest in education law and civil rights.

Strongly desired: some training in education law, including coursework, internships, or research experiences.

Please reach out to Dr. Lewis at [e-mail] before applying to this position.

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