Teaching Assistant - Biol 476

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking Teaching Assistants for the Eberly College of Science's Biology 476 courses during the 2026–2027 academic year. This role involves assisting faculty with coursework organization, explaining concepts to students, and conducting office hours and review sessions.

The ideal candidates must be full-time registered Penn State students with strong communication and organizational skills. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while contributing to the academic success of fellow students.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered as full-time students at Penn State.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in organizing coursework for Biology 476.
• Explain biology concepts during office hours and review sessions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Full-time registered Penn State student

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology, is hiring Teaching Assistants to support Biology 476 courses during the 2026–2027 academic year. The Teaching Assistant will work under the supervision of Skylar Mannen and will help faculty organize coursework, explain biology concepts to students, and hold office hours and/or review sessions.

Qualifications

• Full‑time registered Penn State student.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

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