Teaching Assistant - Biol 469 - Sipe

Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pennsylvania State University is seeking Teaching Assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year within the Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology. TAs will support biology courses, help organize coursework, and explain concepts to students.

Positions are for full-time registered Penn State students and applications are reviewed as needs arise. Responsibilities include holding office hours or review sessions and assisting faculty.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time registered Penn State student.
• Assist faculty with organizing coursework and preparing sessions.
• Ability to explain biology concepts clearly to students.

Responsibilities

• Explain biology concepts to students during sessions.
• Help faculty organize coursework and materials.
• Hold office hours and review sessions as needed.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Student mentoring

Explain concepts

Office hours

Education

Enrollment as full-time Penn State student

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology, is looking to hire Teaching Assistants to provide support to Biology courses overseen by the teaching faculty during the 2026-2027 academic year. This position will be supervised by Grayson Sipe. The Teaching Assistant will help faculty organize coursework, explain biology concepts to students, and hold office hours and/or review sessions. Applications must be submitted electronically with a resume and cover letter. Positions will be given to full-time registered Penn State students. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as the need arises.

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