What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Course Assistant - FRNSC 411 - Academic Year 2024/2025 position at The Pennsylvania State University?
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Forensic Science program seeks to hire part-time FRNSC 411 Course Assistants for the2024/2025 academic year. The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:
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.
Applicants must be Forensic Science majorsand successfully completed FRNSC 411. Applications will be received on an on-going basis and reviewed as need arises. Hours, wages, and anticipated period of employment will vary.
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