Part-Time Teaching Assistant – SCM 406

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

Job summary

Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time teaching assistant to support SCM 406: Strategic Procurement in the Spring 2027 term. The TA will grade assignments, upload grades to CANVAS, and hold regular office hours to assist students under Dr. Zhenzhen Yan.

The successful applicant must have completed SCM 406 or a comparable course and will work up to 10 hours per week starting January 2027. Compensation starts at $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have completed SCM 406 at Penn State or an equivalent course.

Responsibilities

• Grade individual assignments, group projects, and course projects using provided rubrics.
• Upload grades and maintain grade records in CANVAS.
• Hold regular office hours (1–2 hours per week) to support student learning.

Skills

Time management

Education

SCM 406 completion at Penn State or comparable course

Tools

CANVAS

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 one part-time teaching assistant to start in January 2027. The successful candidate will assist Dr. Zhenzhen Yan with SCM 406: Strategic Procurement for up to 10 hours per week during the Spring 2027 semester.

Job Duties

• Grade individual assignments, group assignments, and course projects according to provided rubrics
• Upload grades and maintain accurate grade records in CANVAS
• Hold regular office hours (one to two hours per week) to support student learning and answer course-related questions
• Occasionally assist in facilitating in-class discussions or activities, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of SCM 406 at Penn State, or a comparable course at a similar institution

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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