Part-Time Course Assistant - FRNSC 210 - Academic Year 2026/2027

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time FRNSC 210 Course Assistants for the 2026/2027 academic year in the Forensic Science Program. The roles involve helping students learn course material and lab concepts, and supporting creation and grading of assignments and mock crime scenes.

Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, assisting with labs, and performing other duties as assigned by the instructor or course manager.

Qualifications

• FRNSC 210 completed (Essential Practices of Forensic Science).
• Forensic Science majors or science pre-majors who will have entered the Forensic Science major by the start of the next academic year.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students and facilitate learning of course material and laboratory concepts.
• Assist with creation, assessment, and grading of homework, lab exercises, lab notebooks, case folders, and mock crime scenes.
• Monitor students and their course progress.
• Other duties as assigned by instructor and/or course manager.

Education

FRNSC 210 completed

Forensic Science majors or science pre-majors

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Forensic Science Program seeks to hire part‑time FRNSC 210 Course Assistants for the 2026/2027 academic year. The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Interact with students and facilitate learning of course material and laboratory concepts.
• Assist with creation, assessment, and grading of homework, lab exercises, lab notebooks, case folders, and mock crime scenes.
• Monitor students and their course progress.
• Other duties as assigned by instructor and/or course manager.

Applicants must have successfully completed FRNSC 210 – Essential Practices of Forensic Science. Applicants must be Forensic Science majors or science pre‑majors who will have entered the Forensic Science major by the beginning of the next academic year.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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