BA 411 Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Smeal College of Business, Department of Accounting at Penn State University is seeking teaching assistants for BA 411, a capstone undergraduate course. TAs will lead a weekly lab section for about 50 students, teach business analysis practices, and grade coursework using CAPSIM simulations to apply theory to practice.

Teaching/ professional experience is preferred but not required; candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree and be available for one full academic year.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or supervising student labs is preferred.
• Candidates should be able to explain business analysis concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with CAPSIM or similar business simulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a weekly lab section of ~50 students for BA 411.
• Instruct students in business analysis practices and methodologies.
• Grade all student coursework and provide feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course instruction

Grading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 Smeal College of Business Department of Accounting is seeking to hire numerous teaching assistants for Business Analysis (BA 411). BA 411 is the capstone Smeal undergraduate course. It provides students with a methodology for analyzing businesses and trains the student to prepare and professionally present business analysis reports.

As a BA 411 teaching assistant, you will be responsible for leading a weekly lab section of approximately 50 students, instructing the students in business analysis practices, and grading all student coursework. CAPSIM business simulation is the foundation for the students to apply knowledge and analytics to running a fictitious company. It is an incredibly robust simulation that will become the basis for all of your students' analysis. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to learn more about business analysis and the interrelated functions of business as well as make an impact on the future graduates of the Smeal College of Business.

Teaching and/or professional work experience is preferred, but not necessary to succeed in the position. Candidates should be available for one full academic year. Candidates are asked to upload a cover letter and up-to-date resume. Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree. Interviews will be scheduled with selected qualified applicants throughout the semester.

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