Part-Time Course Assistant - FRNSC 411 - Academic Year 2026/2027

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time FRNSC 411 Course Assistants for the 2026/2027 academic year in State College, PA. Responsibilities include assisting students with laboratory concepts, demonstrations, and safety, and helping with grading and attendance.

Qualified applicants must be Forensic Science majors and have completed FRNSC 411. Hours and wages will vary and applications are reviewed as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a Forensic Science major and have completed FRNSC 411.
• Prior lab teaching or assistant experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage lab materials, assist with demonstrations, and help with grading.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students and facilitate learning of laboratory concepts
• Prepare and provide laboratory demonstrations, reference samples, mock case evidence, reagents, solutions, equipment, and supplies to students
• Track, order, store and maintain equipment and supplies
• Assist with creation, assessment, and grading of lab practicums, lab exercises, lab notebooks, case folders, and mock crime scenes
• Maintain course attendance and laboratory entrance logs
• Proctor written examinations and lab practicums
• Monitor laboratory environment for safety and health issues
• Monitor students and their course progress while in the laboratory
• Other duties as assigned by instructor and laboratory coordinator.

Skills

Student engagement

Lab safety awareness

Lab assistance

Communication

Education

Forensic Science major, FRNSC 411 completed

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Forensic Science program seeks to hire part-time FRNSC 411 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 laboratory concepts
• Prepare and provide laboratory demonstrations, reference samples, mock case evidence, reagents, solutions, equipment, and supplies to students
• Track, order, store and maintain equipment and supplies
• Assist with creation, assessment, and grading of lab practicums, lab exercises, lab notebooks, case folders, and mock crime scenes
• Maintain course attendance and laboratory entrance logs
• Proctor written examinations and lab practicums
• Monitor laboratory environment for safety and health issues
• Monitor students and their course progress while in the laboratory
• Other duties as assigned by instructor and laboratory coordinator.

Applicants must be Forensic Science majorsand successfully completed FRNSC 411. Applications will be received on an on-going basis and reviewed as need arises. Hours, wages, and anticipated period of employment will vary.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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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.

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