Part-Time Teaching Assistant - BA 840

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park invites applications for a part-time teaching assistant opening starting in fall 2026. The successful candidate will assist Dr. Wael Jabr for 15 hours per week during the academic semester.

Responsibilities include solving problems using Python and SQL, working with MySQL, reviewing documentation, debugging, and extending existing Python packages. You will also help write, debug, and proof SQL queries and Python code.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL (MySQL Workbench preferred).
• Strong understanding of Python.
• Masters-level student in computer science, statistics, or related field.
• Skilled in SQL and programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist in solving problems with Python and SQL.
• Work with MySQL and review/debug existing Python packages.
• Write, debug, and proof SQL queries and Python code.

Skills

SQL

Python

Education

Masters-level student in computer science, statistics, or related discipline

Tools

MySQL

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University Park invites applications for one part-time teaching assistant opening to start in fall 2026. The successful candidate will assist Dr. Wael Jabr for 15 hours per week during the academic semester.

Job Duties

• Work on solving problems using languages such as Python and SQL.
• Specifically, the work involves using MySQL as well as running existing Python packages (i.e., review documentation, debug, evaluate…) and subsequently building on those packages.
• Expect to assist in writing, debugging, and proofing queries written in SQL and code written in Python.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL (preferably using MySQL Workbench)
• Good understanding of Python
• Masters-level student in computer science, statistics, or related discipline
• Skilled in SQL and programming

Compensation: Starting rate for this position is $16.00 per hour.

Candidates with questions may contact the department assistant, Autumn Knepp, at [e-mail].

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