Part-Time Course Assistant - FRNSC 411 - Academic Year 2025/2026

Penn State University • University Park, PA

91d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Forensic Science program seeks to hire part-time FRNSC 411 Course Assistants for the 2025/2026 academic year. The successful candidates will be expected to perform various duties related to facilitating student learning in laboratory settings.

Requirements

• Applicants must be Forensic Science majors
• Successfully completed FRNSC 411

Responsibilities

• Interact with students and facilitate learning of laboratory concepts
• Prepare and provide laboratory demonstrations, reference samples, mock case evidence, reagents, solutions, equipment, and supplies to students
• Track, order, store and maintain equipment and supplies
• Assist with creation, assessment, and grading of lab practicums, lab exercises, lab notebooks, case folders, and mock crime scenes
• Maintain course attendance and laboratory entrance logs
• Proctor written examinations and lab practicums
• Monitor laboratory environment for safety and health issues
• Monitor students and their course progress while in the laboratory
• Other duties as assigned by instructor and laboratory coordinator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree