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

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks an undergraduate teaching assistant for MKTG 495A Prime in Spring 2027. Applicants must have earned an A or A- in MKTG 301 and maintain a GPA of at least 3.2.

The position is paid and involves about five hours of work per week on campus, class attendance, mentoring teams, and coordinating with company contacts. Responsibilities include updating course materials, supporting student confidentiality, and performing general administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have earned an A or A- in MKTG 301.
• GPA of at least 3.2.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
• Five hours per week; paid position.

Responsibilities

• Attend class and mentor teams.
• Liaise with company contacts and update course materials.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the course.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Reliability

Organization

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

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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