Part-Time TA — Global Agriculture & Food Security

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for INTAG 100N: Everyone Eats: Hunger, Food Security & Global Agriculture. The TA will support the professor in delivering instruction, manage course administration, and foster student engagement around global agriculture topics.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergrad in International Agriculture or related field, with strong communication and organizational skills, and experience taking INTAG 100N.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of a relevant undergraduate program.
• Strong knowledge of global agricultural systems, food security challenges, sustainability, and policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to undergraduates.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with faculty.
• Experience taking INTAG 100N.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and distribute course materials, including reviewing content on Canvas.
• Provide feedback on assignments, exams, and projects in a timely and constructive manner.
• Grade assignments, quizzes, exams, and other assessments for consistency and fairness.

Skills

Undergraduate enrollment

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate program in International Agriculture or related

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for INTAG 100N: Everyone Eats: Hunger, Food Security & Global Agriculture. The TA will support the professor in delivering instruction, manage course administration, and foster student engagement around global agriculture topics.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergrad in International Agriculture or related field, with strong communication and organizational skills, and experience taking INTAG 100N.