Part Time - Student - Computer Science and Engineering Learning Assistants - Spring 2026

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Penn State's Department of Computer Science and Engineering is seeking part-time Learning Assistants for the Spring 2026 semester on campus. Responsibilities include grading, classroom support, and occasional office hours.

Applicants must be enrolled in CS/CE/Data Science programs; remote work is not guaranteed. Compensation starts at $13/hour for new LAs and $15/hour for returning LAs, with opportunities for growth based on performance.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be enrolled in one of the CS/CE/Data Science programs at Penn State.

Responsibilities

• Grading support
• Classroom support
• Possible office hours

Education

Enrolled in CS/CE/Data Science programs at Penn State

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is seeking applicants for part‑time learning assistant positions for the spring 2026 semester.

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.

Responsibilities

• Grading support
• Classroom support
• Possible office hours

Requirements, Qualifications, and/or Competencies

Applicants should be enrolled in one of the Computer Science and Engineering academic programs: either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, the graduate Computer Science and Engineering program, or a closely related field.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this job is $13 for beginning Learning Assistants, $15 for returning Learning Assistants.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.

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