FDSC 105 Part-Time Teaching Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; Struble (PA); Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time teaching assistant for Food Science 105 (Food Facts and Fads). The role offers flexible 5-20 hours per week and remote work, focusing on grading and coordinating with the instructor online.

Ideal candidates have completed FDSC 105 or are FDSC majors, with good communication and independent work habits. Typical duties include grading, providing feedback to students, and keeping the instructor informed of progress.

Qualifications

• Grading assignments using rubric provided by instructor.
• Communicate feedback to students and provide status updates to instructor.
• Work independently and meet deadlines remotely.

Responsibilities

• Grading 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)

Skills

Grading

Feedback to students

Remote work

Communication

Canvas experience

Tools

Canvas

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Food Science Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences is looking for a part-time teaching assistant for Food Science 105 (Food Facts and Fads). The ideal candidate will be available 5-20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on workload. The TA will work remotely and will be responsible for grading 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.

Candidates must be able to work independently and meet deadlines remotely. Good communication skills are necessary. Experience with Canvas is preferred. Candidates who have previously taken FDSC 105 and/or are FDSC majors are preferred.

• Grading assignments following a grading rubic provided by instructor
• Communicate feedback to students
• Provide status updates to the instructor
• Perform other duties as assigned (ex: keep track of assignment extensions)

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This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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