Part-Time Accessibility Assistant for Economics Courses
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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 The Filippelli Institute of the College of the Liberal Arts invites applications for a part-time Accessibility Assistant forEconomics courses. We are seeking apart-timeassistant to support our instructional design team in makingEconomics course content accessible to all students. This role involves capturing images from course materials, using AI tools to generate text descriptions, and editing those descriptions to meet WCAG 2.1, Level AA guidelines. Candidates must have completed 300- and 400-levelEconomics courses to ensure subject knowledge and accuracy in description editing. Responsibilities:
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Why Join Us: This position offers valuable experience in accessibility and educational technology, contributing to a federally mandated project that promotes inclusivity and supports the instructional design team in delivering high-quality course content. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines |