Part-Time Teaching Assistant - Smeal MKTG 495A PRIME - Coupland

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State’s Marketing Department, within the Smeal College of Business, seeks undergraduate teaching assistants for MKTG 495A Prime in Spring 2027. TAs must have earned an A or A- in MKTG 301 and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2.

The role involves attending classes, mentoring student teams, and liaising with company contacts, with duties including updating materials and various administrative tasks. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, reliability, and time management,

Qualifications

• Must have earned an A or A- in MKTG 301
• GPA of at least 3.2
• Position is five hours per week and paid
• Duties include class attendance, mentoring teams, liaising with company contacts, updating course materials, and performing administrative tasks

Responsibilities

• Attend class and mentor teams in MKTG 495A Prime
• Serve as liaison with company contacts
• Help update course materials
• Perform administrative tasks related to the course
• Maintain academic integrity and confidentiality

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Time management

Confidentiality

Mentorship

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 Marketing Department in the Smeal College of Business is seeking to hire undergraduate teaching assistants for MKTG 495A Prime for spring 2027. Teaching assistants must have earned an \"A\" or \"A-\" in MKTG 301 and must have a GPA of at least 3.2.

Successful candidates will be expected to attend class, mentor teams, serve as a liaison with company contacts, help update course materials and perform other administrative tasks related to the course. Academic integrity and the ability to maintain student confidentiality is required. In addition, candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, be reliable and organized, and have good time management skills. The position is for five hours per week on average and is a paid position.

Please include: (1) a cover letter stating why you would like to serve as a TA and any evidence of academic integrity, and (2) your most recent resume.

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