Part-Time Teaching Assistant - SCM 404

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Lady Lions is seeking a part-time teaching assistant for SCM 404: Demand Fulfillment, starting January 2027. The assistant will support Dr. Lina Wang, hold office hours, grade assignments, prepare study guides, and assist in weekly class activities (Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30pm–3:45pm).

Ideal candidates are 3rd year+ SCM/Information Systems majors or current Master's students with SCM background, with a starting rate of $16.00 per hour. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or having completed SCM 404 at Penn State.
• Major in Supply Chain and Information Systems with sufficient coursework.

Responsibilities

• Hold office hours.
• Grade assignments.
• Prepare study guides and solutions.
• Assist group activities in class on Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30pm–3:45pm at all class meetings.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education

3rd year or higher SCM/Information Systems major or enrolled Master's student with SCM background

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice 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 one part-time teaching assistant to start in January 2027. The successful candidate will assist Dr. Lina Wang with SCM 404: Demand Fulfillment for up to 10 hours per week during the Spring 2027 semester. The workload will vary week to week as assignments are due and need to be graded.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for holding office hours
• Grading assignments
• Preparing study guides and solutions
• Assist group activities in class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30pm to 3:45pm at all class meetings
• Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications:

3rd year or higher Supply Chain and Information Systems major who has successfully completed SCM 404 at Penn State or a currently enrolled Master's level student with a Supply Chain background

Compensation:

Starting rate for this position is $16.00 per hour.

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

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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