Part-Time Teaching Assistant- SCIS

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time teaching assistant for SCM 405 at University Park starting August 2026. The successful candidate will assist Dr. Serkan Yilmaz for up to 20 hours per week during the academic semester.

Responsibilities include supporting all sections, mentoring students, coordinating office hours, and helping manage CANVAS and course materials with occasional in-person and Zoom support.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with undergraduates.
• GPA 3.50–4.00 maintained.
• SCM 405 completed with A and strong project scores preferred.
• Background in Manufacturing, Service Operations or Optimization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty to align and run all SCM 405 sections.
• Mentor students for homework, simulations, and final projects.
• Organize TA office hours and be available by Zoom or in-person 3 hours weekly.
• Be present in classroom during simulations, presentations and exams.
• Assist with CANVAS page updates as needed.
• Coordinate with McGraw Hill on course tech issues.

Skills

Communication

GPA 3.50-4.00

SCM 405 A grade

Manufacturing background

Service Operations background

Optimization background

Education

Penn State SCM majors preferred

Tools

CANVAS

McGraw Hill

Job description

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 DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University Park invites applications for a part-time teaching assistant to start August 2026. The successful candidates will assist Dr. Serkan Yilmaz for up to 20 hours per week during the academic semester.

Job Duties

• Support faculty to ensure all sections of SCM 405: Manufacturing and Operations are aligned and running smoothly
• Be the go-to resource and support, mentor students for class homework, simulations, and final projects
• Organize TA office hours and be available either by Zoom or in-person 3 hours per week
• Be available in the classroom during simulation execution days, final project presentations, and exam days to support faculty and guide/coach students
• Support faculty to organize and update CANVAS page as needed
• Communicate with McGraw Hill for any technical issues or course support during the semester

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, especially with undergraduate students
• Minimum maintained GPA of 3.50-4.00
• Successful completion of SCM 405 with a minimum letter grade of A and full scores from class simulations and final projects at Penn State Supply Chain and Information Systems majors are preferred
• Manufacturing, Service Operations, and Optimization backgrounds or experience is preferred

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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