Part-Time Undergraduate Learning Assistants for Nutr 100 - Nutritional Sciences 26/27

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA is seeking part-time learning assistants to help with NUTR 100 for the FA 2026/SP 2027 academic year. The role involves answering emails, assisting students with questions, and grading tasks related to the class.

Ideal candidates are Nutritional Sciences majors in their 2nd to 4th years who have earned a B+ or higher in NUTR 251. Starting pay is $12 per hour, with the university valuing reliability and clear communication.

Qualifications

• B+ or higher in NUTR 251.
• Nutritional Sciences majors in their 2nd–4th years are preferred.

Responsibilities

• answering emails
• assisting students with questions
• grading other tasks related to the class

Education

Nutritional Sciences major (2nd–4th year preferred)

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Department of Nutritional Sciences is seeking applicants for a part-time job of learning assistants to help with NUTR 100 for the academic year FA 2026/SP 2027.

Job Duties

• answering emails


• assisting students with questions


• grading other tasks related to the class

Requirements, Qualifications, and/or Competencies

• Students must have earned a B+ or higher in NUTR 251


• Nutritional Sciences majors in their 2nd - 4th years are preferred

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $12.

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