Teaching Support - Public Health Sciences

Public Health Sciences Teaching Support Part-Time

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at Penn State College of Medicine invites applications for up to five part-time teaching assistants. Courses could include the following based on candidate expertise:

• PHS 539:
  Qualitative Research Methods
  - Fall semester
• PHS 550:
  Principles of Epidemiology
  - Spring semester
• PHS 571:
  Health Services Organization & Delivery
  - Spring semester
• PHS 809:
  Principles of Public Health
  - Fall semester
• PHS 810:
  Behavioral Health Intervention Strategies
  - Fall semester

Job Duties:

• Assist faculty in the facilitation of course functions i.e. lectures, online sessions, team meetings, discussion boards, etc.
• Attend regular classroom sessions, if applicable
• Evaluate assignments, papers, reports, examinations, etc. in a timely manner; provide sufficient feedback to enhance learning experience; record grades using established criteria
• Review class material with students
• Correspond with students via email, online platform, and in person in a timely manner
• Report any suspected academic integrity issues to the designated faculty member
• May maintain course Learning Management System site (CANVAS)

The role will require up to 5 hours per week during the academic semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a public health related field
• Completion of course at Penn State or a similar course at a comparable institution
• Good knowledge of CANVAS

Compensation:

Rate of compensation for this position is starting at $16.00 per hour.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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