Online Geospatial Grading & Feedback Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Remote; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for part-time Teaching/Grading Assistant positions supporting online geospatial programs for 2025–2027. Responsibilities include grading assignments and providing rubric-based feedback to students in Penn State World Campus courses on GIS, spatial data science, remote sensing, and geospatial programming.

Successful candidates will evaluate student work in the LMS, apply grading criteria consistently, and help ensure timely feedback to

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow grading guidelines.
• Familiarity with GIS/geospatial concepts or related coursework.
• Experience with online learning platforms and rubric-based assessment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student work in the LMS using established rubrics.
• Provide timely, rubric-based feedback to students.
• Support online geospatial courses by grading assignments and ensuring engagement.

Skills

Grading

Rubric-based feedback

Attention to detail

Geospatial concepts

Online learning platforms

Tools

Learning Management System

Geospatial tools

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for part-time Teaching/Grading Assistant positions supporting online geospatial programs for 2025–2027. Responsibilities include grading assignments and providing rubric-based feedback to students in Penn State World Campus courses on GIS, spatial data science, remote sensing, and geospatial programming.

Successful candidates will evaluate student work in the LMS, apply grading criteria consistently, and help ensure timely feedback to