Part-Time Learning Assistants - Nutr Sciences MPS Program

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking graduate learning assistants to support online MPS in Nutritional Sciences courses for FA2024/SP2025. Assist with grading, respond to emails, and help students with questions. Applicants must have earned an A in the relevant graduate course(s) and be currently enrolled in the MPS in Nutritional Sciences.

Remote/hybrid work approval is not guaranteed. Background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have taken and earned an A in the graduate course(s) for which the graduate learning assistant is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor with grading and answering emails.
• Help students with questions and other class-related tasks.
• Must be enrolled as an MPS in Nutritional Sciences student.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Nutritional Sciences department is seeking graduate learning assistants to help with the online MPS (Master of Professional Studies) in Nutritional Sciences courses for academic year FA2024/SP2025. Graduate learning assistants will assist the instructor with grading, answering emails, assisting students with questions, and other tasks related to the class. To be considered for this position, students must have taken and earned an A in the graduate course(s) for which the graduate learning assistant is needed. Students must be a currently enrolled MPS in Nutritional Sciences student. 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. [https://hr.psu.edu/more/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-state-notice] The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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