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The Pennsylvania State University

Teaching Support - Public Health Sciences

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,202 / year median in the U.S.

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Job Description

Teaching Support
  • Public Health Sciences The Pennsylvania State University remote work United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey Aug 29, 2026 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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Public Health SciencesTeachingSupportPart-Time The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at Penn State College of Medicine invites applications for up to five part-timeteachingassistants. Courses could include the following based on candidate expertise: PHS 539: Qualitative Research Methods
  • Fallsemester PHS 550: Principles of Epidemiology
  • Spring semester PHS 571: Health Services Organization & Delivery
  • Spring semester PHS 809: Principles of Public Health
  • Fall semester PHS 810: Behavioral Health Intervention Strategies
  • Fall semester
Job Duties:
Assist faculty in the facilitation of course functions i.e. lectures, online sessions, team meetings, discussion boards, etc. Attend regular classroom sessions, if applicable Evaluate assignments, papers, reports, examinations, etc. in a timely manner; provide sufficient feedback to enhance learning experience; record grades using established criteria Review class material with students Correspond with students via email, online platform, and in person in a timely manner Report any suspected academic integrity issues to the designated faculty member May maintain course Learning Management System site (CANVAS) The role will require up to 5 hours per week during the academic semester.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a public health related field Completion of course at Penn State or a similar course at a comparable institution Good knowledge of
CANVAS Compensation:
Rate of compensation for this position is starting at $16.00 per hour.
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. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines