Teaching Assistant - World Campus - Topper

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks Teaching Assistants for Biology World Campus courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. You will assist faculty, organize coursework, explain biology concepts to students, and hold office hours or review sessions.

Applicants must be full-time Penn State students; remote/hybrid work is not guaranteed. Applications submitted electronically with a resume and cover letter; positions are reviewed as needs arise.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time registered Penn State student.

Responsibilities

• Support Biology World Campus courses overseen by teaching faculty during 2026-2027 academic year.
• Explain biology concepts to students, help organize coursework, and hold office hours and/or 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 World Campus courses overseen by the teaching faculty during the 2026-2027 academic year. This position will be supervised by Leana Topper. 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.

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.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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