Grading Assistant

Job Description and Position Requirements The John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for part-time Teaching/Grading Assistant positions supporting online geospatial programs during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. Successful candidates will support online geospatial courses offered through Penn State World Campus by assisting with grading assignments and providing timely, rubric-based feedback to students. Course topics may include geographic information systems (GIS), spatial data science, remote sensing, and geospatial programming. Responsibilities Evaluate student work in the learning management system. Apply established grading criteria consistently. Help ensure prompt feedback to support student engagement and success in a fully online learning environment. Qualifications and Requirements Strong attention to detail and ability to follow grading guidelines. Familiarity with geospatial concepts or related coursework. Experience with online learning platforms and geospatial tools preferred. Background Checks/Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO Statement 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr