Journalism Program Classroom Student Worker

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Gannon University is seeking a Journalism Program Classroom Student Worker in Erie, PA to support the journalism faculty in the classroom. The role includes assisting with teaching tasks, grading assignments, and helping set up technology before class.

You will read slides to the class, participate in discussions, and perform other program duties as needed. Strong oral and written communication and teamwork are essential; prior classroom experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the journalism program in the classroom with teaching tasks and grading assignments.
• Set up laptop and classroom technology prior to class.
• Read lecture slides to the class and grade select assignments.
• Complete other tasks for the journalism program as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Job description

Journalism Program Classroom Student Worker

Position Title: Journalism Program Classroom Student Worker

Posting Number:

Division: School of Communication & the Arts

Department: Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience

Location: Erie, Pa

Career Readiness Learning Objectives:

Teamwork – The journalism classroom student worker will work closely with the journalism professor to assist in teaching classes and grading assignments.

Communication – The journalism classroom student worker will need to read slides and speak in front of the classroom, demonstrating strong oral communication skills. Strong written communication skills will also be needed for grading assignments.

School of Communication and the Arts Journalism Classroom Assistant Responsibilities

The journalism classroom student worker will assist the director of the Journalism Program in the classroom. This includes the following tasks:

• Setting up laptop and classroom technology prior to the start of class time.
• Reading lecture slides to the class.
• Grading and review of some class assignments.
• Completing other tasks for the journalism program as needed.

The journalism teaching assistant will work with the director of the Journalism Program and report to the co-directors of the School of Communication and the Arts.

Required Qualifications

The journalism classroom student worker must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the classroom is beneficial.

Must be able to work in an environment with a guide dog.

Physical Demands

Demands consistent with typical office environment.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Posting Open Date

Job Posting Open Date 08/14/2026

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date 08/28/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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