Part-Time Teaching Assistant | MGMT 365 - Lesser

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Lady Lions is seeking a part-time teaching assistant for Instructor Lesser's MGMT 365 course for Spring 2027 at Smeal College of Business. The role requires attendance tracking, grading support, and course logistics assistance through Canvas and related tasks.

Candidates must have previously completed MGMT 365 in 2025/2026. The role starts at $15/hour and is contingent on university policies and available funding.

Qualifications

• Must have taken MGMT 365 in 2025/2026 school year.

Responsibilities

• Attend each class period and track student attendance and participation.
• Assist with grading assignments, including entering scores and feedback into a rubric based on the assignment criteria.
• Perform technical and administrative tasks as needed (e.g., uploading materials to the course Canvas platform, compiling peer feedback into reports, assembling materials for class activities)
• Additional teaching-related tasks as assigned.

Education

MGMT 365 course taken (2025/2026)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Management & Organization Department within the Smeal College of Business is seeking applicants for a part-time teaching assistant for Instructor Lesser's MGMT 365 course for the Spring 2027 semester.

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 duties to include:

• Attend each class period and track student attendance and participation.
• Assist with grading assignments, including entering scores and feedback into a rubric based on the assignment criteria, as well as providing more substantive topic-focused recommendations on areas for improvement.
• Perform technical and administrative tasks as needed (e.g., uploading materials to the course Canvas platform, compiling peer feedback into reports, assembling materials for class activities)
• Additional teaching-related tasks as assigned

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Must have taken MGMT 365 in 2025/2026 school year

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

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