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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Fall Grader for Smeal Marketing's MKTG 342 - Marketing Research course. The role involves grading homework, supporting three course sections, and performing administrative tasks under the supervision of the instructor during the fall 2026 semester.

Highlights

Responsible for grading homework and administrative tasks for MKTG 342 - Marketing Research.
Manage grading responsibilities across three sections of the course.
Requires earning an "A" grade in MKTG 342 to qualify.
Must maintain academic integrity and student confidentiality.
Good communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills are essential.
Approximately 10 hours of work per week during the fall semester 2026.
Employment contingent on successful background check as per university policies.
Opportunity supports the Marketing Department in the Smeal College of Business.
Part-time employment type with no guaranteed remote or hybrid work approval.
Position is based at Penn State University Park campus.

Part-Time Fall Grader - Smeal Marketing - MKTG 342 (Zhong) Full Description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Marketing Department in the Smeal College of Business is seeking one candidate to serve as grader for approximately 10 hours of work per week during the fall 2026 semester for MKTG 342 - Marketing Research.

Job Duties

The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for three sections of MKTG 342, Marketing Research in the fall semester, as well as other duties as assigned by the supervising instructor.
Duties will include grading homework and performing other administrative tasks related to the course.

Requirements and Qualifications

The grader must have earned an "A" in MKTG 342. Academic integrity and the ability to maintain student confidentiality is required.
In addition, candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, be reliable and organized, and have good time management skills.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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