Teaching Assistant - Biol 469 - Sipe

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University, located at University Park, seeks Teaching Assistants to support biology courses for the 2026–2027 academic year. The TA will assist faculty, explain concepts, and conduct office hours or review sessions. Positions are open to full-time registered Penn State students and applications are accepted online with resume and cover letter.

Employment requires background checks. Remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed and depends on university policy.

Qualifications

• Open to full-time registered Penn State students.
• Ability to explain biology concepts to students.
• Willingness to hold office hours and review sessions.

Responsibilities

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

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.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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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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.