Part-Time Teaching Assistant – BA

Job Description

The Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University Park invites applications for one part‑time teaching assistant to start in summer 2026. The successful candidate will assist Dr. Hui Zhao for up to 10 hours per week during the academic semester.

• Grading assignments
• Holding office hours (2 to 3 hours per week)
• Managing Canvas for assignment postings and grades
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

• Excellent quantitative skills
• Ability to work with Excel and similar software to solve business problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Responsible, reliable, and responsive
• Organized with great attention to detail

Starting rate for this position is $16.00 per hour.

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

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.

Candidates with questions may contact the department assistant, Autumn Knepp, at adh
5253.

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