Part-Time Teaching Assistant- Food Science

Penn State University • University Park, PA

97d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Food Science Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences is looking for part-time teaching assistants for Food Science 105 (Food Facts and Fads). The ideal candidate will be available 8-20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on workload. The TA will work remotely and will be responsible for grading discussion posts and assignments. The TA will meet with the instructor online to review grading criteria and any questions that arise as well as communicating progress with the instructor.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines remotely
• Good communication skills
• Experience with Canvas is preferred

Responsibilities

• Grading weekly discussion posts and biweekly reflection assignments following a grading rubric provided by instructor
• Communicate feedback to students
• Provide status updates to the instructor
• Perform other duties as assigned (ex: keep track of assignment extensions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed