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Research and Teaching Assistant

Penn State UniversityPenn State University ParkPosted Dec 13, 2024
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Aerospace Engineering seeks to hire numerous Penn State students and non-students. We are looking to hire part-time research assistants and part-time teaching/learning assistants.

Research assistant duties include:

  • conduct research and collect data
  • interpret and analyze research data
  • report status of research activities
  • meet with research principle to maintain ongoing communication of research progress
  • perform other duties as assigned by research principle

Teaching/learning assistant duties include:

  • grade student assignments and exams
  • respond to and return student work in a timely manner
  • hold regular office hours
  • attend lectures if required by faculty supervisor
  • consultant with faculty supervisor to resolve administrative, grading or other issues related to the course
  • perform other duties as assigned by faculty supervisor

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as the need arises. Employment will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. Position will remain open until filled.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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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