Part-Time | TA | BA 304-Elman

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College invites applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant for BA 301 in Fall 2026. The TA will proctor the midterm, assist with online grading of video assignments, and engage with students by replying to comments weekly on Packback, under instructor Elman.

Qualifications include having completed BA 304 with a grade of A- or better. Employment is contingent on background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have taken BA 304 and earned a grade of A- or better.

Responsibilities

• Proctor the midterm exam.
• Assist with online grading of video assignments.
• Read and reply to student comments each week on Packback.
• Perform additional teaching-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Proctoring exams

Online grading

Student feedback

Education

BA 304 completed with A- or better

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Management & Organization Department of The Smeal College of Business is seeking applicants for part-time job of Teaching Assistant for Instructor Elman's BA 301 course for the Fall 2026 semester.

Job duties to include:

• Helping to proctor the midterm exam
• Assisting with online grading of video assignments, as well as reading and replying to student comments each week on Packback
• Additional teaching-related tasks as assigned

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies

• Must have taken BA 304 and earned a grade of A- or better

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $15/hour based on experience.

Background checks / clearances

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

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