Learning Assistant - Bio 163 - Dehart

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park invites applications for Learning Assistants to support Biology courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. LAs assist teaching faculty by organizing coursework, explaining biology concepts, and guiding study sessions under supervision of Barb Dehart.

Preference given to full-time registered Penn State students who have completed Bio 163; applications reviewed as needed; background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Assist teaching faculty by organizing coursework and guiding study sessions.
• Explain biology concepts clearly to students during sessions.
• Attend and hold office hours and/or review sessions as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in organizing course materials and coordinating coursework.
• Explain biology concepts to students during help sessions.
• Hold office hours and/or review sessions to support student learning.

Skills

Explain biology concepts

Office hours facilitation

Course organization support

Education

Bio 163 completed

Full-time Penn State student

Job description

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 Barb Dehart. 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 (Bio 163). Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as the need arises.

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