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Part-Time Teaching Assistants – SCM 405

🇺🇸 University Park, Pennsylvania 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $16 per Hour 💻 Teaching 🗓️ November 14th, 2026
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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring Part-Time Teaching Assistants for the SCM 405 course. The role involves assisting Dr. Yvonne Zhu by responding to student inquiries, aiding in exam proctoring and class participation, and providing technical support for course simulations, working up to 10 hours per week throughout the semester.

Highlights
  • Assist with student communication regarding course logistics, assignments, and deadlines.
  • Support exam proctoring, monitor classroom activities, and track attendance and participation.
  • Provide guidance and technical assistance for Littlefield Simulation used in the course.
  • Required completion of SCM 405 or a comparable course and current enrollment as a Penn State student.
  • Starting pay rate of $16.00 per hour.
  • Background check required in accordance with university policies.
  • Employment under the Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University Park.
  • Work up to 10 hours per week during the academic semester starting January 2027.

Part-Time Teaching Assistants – SCM 405 Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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 to start in January 2027. The successful candidates will assist Dr. Yvonne Zhu with SCM 405: Manufacturing and Service Strategies for up to 10 hours per week throughout the academic semester.

 

Job Duties:

  • Student Communication and Course Logistics: Respond to students' questions regarding course logistics, assignments, deadlines, and administrative matters
  • Exam Proctoring and Class Participation: Assist with exam proctoring, monitor classroom activities, and record student attendance and participation
  • Littlefield Simulation Support: Provide guidance and technical support for course simulations, address student questions, and help ensure smooth simulation operations


Required Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of SCM 405 at Penn State or a comparable course at a similar institution
  • Currently enrolled Penn State student


Compensation:

Starting rate for this position is $16.00 per hour.

 

Candidates with questions may contact the department assistant, Autumn Knepp, at [email protected].

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

 

 

 

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