Part-Time Teaching/Research Assistant-Wang

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants/Research Assistants to support academic excellence. This role involves reviewing student writings, aggregating datasets, and ensuring data accuracy, all while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Join a team committed to shaping future leaders and enhancing the educational experience at a prestigious institution. If you are passionate about education and research, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful academic projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing academic writings and pitches.
• Familiarity with data accuracy and aggregation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Review various academic writings and pitches for quality.
• Aggregate datasets and ensure data accuracy through checks.

Skills

Data Accuracy Checking

Website Scraping

Data Aggregation

Writing Review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Current Penn State Employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): Please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• Current Penn State Student (not previously employed at the university) seeking employment: Please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• Non-employee and non-student applicants: Click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Note: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For more information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description and Requirements:

The Management and Organization Department of the Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for two Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant positions under the supervision of Dr. Wang. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing 30 writings of 4-5 pages each
• Reviewing 7 writings of 6-10 pages each
• Reviewing 7 15-minute pitches
• Aggregating datasets
• Website scraping (with sample codes)
• Manually checking data accuracy

The university is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.

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Location: University Park, PA