Part-Time Teaching Assistants for MIS 250

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring Part-Time Teaching Assistants for MIS 250. The role involves grading assignments, supporting course technology including Canvas site management and online exams, collaborating with instructors, and holding office hours to assist students. Candidates must have completed MIS 250 and be currently enrolled at Penn State.

Highlights

Assist with grading homework, quizzes, and exams; provide timely feedback to students.
Manage Canvas course site by uploading materials, monitoring discussions, and troubleshooting assignments.
Set up, administer, and monitor online exams.
Collaborate with the course instructor to prepare instructional and assessment materials.
Hold office hours to support students with homework and assignments.
Required skills include familiarity with course technology such as Canvas.
Must have completed MIS 250 at Penn State or a similar institution.
Must be a currently enrolled student at Penn State University.
Position is part-time with up to 10 hours per week during the academic calendar.
Compensation starts at $12.50 per hour.

Part-Time Teaching Assistants for MIS 250 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 Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University Park invites applications for multiple part-time teaching assistants for SCM 406 to start during the fall 2025 semester. Successful candidates may expect up to 10 hours of work per week throughout the regular academic calendar.

Job Duties

Assist with grading and feedback - Evaluate homework assignments, quizzes, and exams; provide timely and constructive feedback to support student learning
Support Course Technology - Assist with managing the Canvas course site by uploading materials, monitoring discussion boards, troubleshooting issues with assignments, and helping set up, administer, and monitor online exams
Collaborate with instructor - Work with the course instructor to coordinate teaching activities and prepare instructional and assessment materials
Provide office hours - Meet with currently enrolled students in specified office hours to assist with homework and assignments

Requirements and Qualifications

Successful completion of MIS 250 at Penn State or a similar institution
Currently enrolled Penn State student

Compensation

The starting rate for this position is $12.50 per hour.

Candidates with questions may contact the department assistant, Autumn Hanley, at adh5253@psu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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.

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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.

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