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Philosophy Lead Learning Assistant

Part-time

Penn State University

University Park, PAPart-timePosted 4 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
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Location
University Park, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The College of Liberal Arts seeks a part-time Philosophy Lead Learning Assistant to support undergraduate learning in PHIL 12: Symbolic Logic. The undergraduate Lead Learning Assistant has previously served successfully as a PHIL 12 Learning Assistant. Alongside regular classroom facilitation, the role includes instructor-supervised objective grading and helping the instructional team prepare for and carry out learning activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Collaborative Learning, nice to havePeer Engagement, nice to haveGuided Practice, nice to haveClassroom Facilitation, nice to haveObjective Grading, nice to have

Qualifications

Successful PHIL 12 Learning Assistant Experience, nice to haveBackground Check, required

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • 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.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

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 College of Liberal Arts is seeking to hire a part-time Philosophy Lead Learning Assistant.

The Lead Learning Assistant (Lead LA) supports undergraduate learning in PHIL 12: Symbolic Logic through collaborative learning, peer engagement, and guided practice. The Lead LA is an undergraduate who has previously served successfully as a PHIL 12 Learning Assistant (LA). In addition to the regular LA's classroom facilitation responsibilities, the Lead LA takes on instructor-supervised objective grading responsibilities and helps the instructional team prepare for and carry out learning activities.

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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