Penn State University

Part-Time Teaching Assistant- Food Science


PayCompetitive
LocationUniversity Park/Pennsylvania
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: REQ_0000051585
      Employer Industry: Higher Education

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Part-time position with flexible scheduling
      - Remote work opportunity
      - Opportunity to work in the Food Science Department at the College of Agricultural Sciences
      - Collaborative work environment with online meetings and communication with the instructor
      - Gain experience in grading and providing feedback to students
      - Preferred experience with Canvas, a learning management system

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Grade weekly discussion posts and biweekly reflection assignments
      - Follow grading rubric provided by the instructor
      - Communicate feedback to students
      - Provide status updates to the instructor
      - Perform other assigned duties, such as keeping track of assignment extensions

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines remotely
      - Good communication skills
      - Experience with Canvas preferred
      - Must complete PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and FBI Criminal Background Check

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience in a teaching assistant role or similar position
      - Familiarity with the subject matter of Food Science 105

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  • About the company

      The Pennsylvania State University is a state-related, land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania.