Part-Time Teaching Assistant - SCM 404

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

Job summary

Penn State University Park is seeking a part-time teaching assistant to support SCM 404: Demand Fulfillment for the Spring 2027 semester, with responsibilities including holding office hours, grading, and preparing study guides. The role involves assisting group activities on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30pm to 3:45pm, with workload varying week to week.

The successful candidate will be a 3rd-year or higher SCM/Information Systems major who has completed SCM 404 or a current Master's student

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grading assignments

Office hours

Study guide preparation

Education

Third-year SCM/Information Systems major or Master's student with SCM background

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 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.

Candidate Contact

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.

EEO Statement

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