Part-Time Teaching Assistant- BIO 472- Department of Biology - Rathbun

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Eberly College of Science at Penn State University is seeking Teaching Assistants for biology courses during the 2025-2026 academic year. Candidates must be registered students who have completed the corresponding course. The role involves supporting the teaching faculty, organizing coursework, and guiding students in understanding biology concepts.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time registered student at Penn State.
• Must have successfully completed the relevant biology course.
• Strong understanding of biology concepts necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in organizing coursework.
• Explain biology concepts to students.
• Hold office hours and review sessions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Biology knowledge

Education

Completed the biology course for which assisting

Job description

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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 Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology, is looking to hire Teaching Assistants (TA) to provide support to Biology courses overseen by the Teaching Faculty during the 2025-2026 academic year. This position will be supervised by Lyndsay Rathbun. The TA will help faculty organize coursework, explain biology concepts to students, and hold office hours and/or review sessions. Applications must be submitted electronically, and at a minimum must include the completed online application form. Preference will be given to full-time registered Penn State students who have successfully completed the course for which they will be assisting. Biology 472 Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as the need arises.

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