Part-Time Teaching Assistant -RHS
Part-timeUniversity Park, PAPart-timePosted 3mo agoStill listed today
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Penn State’s Department of EPCSE in the College of Education invites applications for a part-time academic teaching assistant position for Fall 2026. Course assignments and responsibilities vary by course and instructor. Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in an EPCSE program. Applicants must submit a resume or CV, two references, and a cover letter.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The department of EPCSE with the College of Education invites applications for part-time academic job of Part-Time Teaching Assistant -RHS for the academic term of Fall 2026
Job Duties Specific responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the course and instructor to which the Course Assistant is assigned. These responsibilities may include:
- Instructing and organizing coursework and explaining course concepts to students.
- Hold office hours and/or review sessions.
- Grade homework, papers, examinations, etc. promptly and document grades using established criteria.
- Other administrative duties related to the course.
Requirements and Qualifications Desired Qualifications
- Specialized advanced knowledge in subject areas of Rehabilitation Human Services and Counseling.
- Collegiate-level teaching experience either as a grader, or Teaching Assistant.
- Experience working with and using technology in educational settings.
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a current resume/curriculum vitae (CV), the names and contact information of two (2) references (professors/past employer), and a cover letter. Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in one of the EPCSE programs. 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.
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.
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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How this job compares
Set against the 431 open Teaching Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$34–41K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$18–20/hr225 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 82 open Teaching Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania and 431 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Penn State University (this employer)52 open
- Penn State University Talent Acquisition18 open
- ESS aka: Source for Teachers5 open
- Experience
- Teaching Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (24 postings).
- Education
- 23 of the 431 open Teaching Assistant jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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