Learning Assistant - Bio 114

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Park is hiring Learning Assistants for BIOL114 during the 2026-2027 academic year. LAs will support biology courses overseen by teaching faculty, help organize coursework, explain biology concepts to students, and hold office hours or review sessions.

Preference will be given to full-time registered Penn State students who have successfully completed BIOL114. Applications must be submitted electronically; background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to full-time registered Penn State students who have successfully completed BIOL114.

Responsibilities

• The LA will help faculty organize coursework, explain biology concepts to students, and hold office hours and/or review sessions.

Job description

## Learning Assistant - Bio 114Applylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000080073# **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 Learning Assistants (LA) to provide support to Biology courses overseen by Teaching Faculty during the 2026-2027 academic year. These positions will be supervised by Denise Woodward . The LA will help faculty organize coursework, explain biology concepts to students, and hold office hours and/or review sessions. Applications must be submitted electronically, and must include the completed online application form. Preference will be given to full-time registered Penn State students who have successfully completed the course for which they will be assisting (BIOL114). Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as the need arises. **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.