Public Health Sciences Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for up to five part-time teaching assistants in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine. Courses include Qualitative Research Methods, Principles of Epidemiology, Health Services Organization & Delivery, and more.

Role involves assisting faculty, grading, and CANVAS duties. Up to 5 hours per week during the academic term; compensation starts at $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a public health related field.
• Completion of a course at Penn State or a similar course at a comparable institution.
• Good knowledge of CANVAS.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in the facilitation of course functions (lectures, online sessions, team meetings, discussion boards, etc.).
• Attend regular classroom sessions, if applicable.
• Evaluate assignments, papers, reports, examinations, etc. in a timely manner; provide feedback and record grades.
• Review class material with students.
• Correspond with students via email, online platform, and in person in a timely manner.
• Report any suspected academic integrity issues to the designated faculty member.
• May maintain course CANVAS site.

Skills

Lecture support

Student communications

Feedback provision

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Tools

CANVAS

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for up to five part-time teaching assistants in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine. Courses include Qualitative Research Methods, Principles of Epidemiology, Health Services Organization & Delivery, and more.

Role involves assisting faculty, grading, and CANVAS duties. Up to 5 hours per week during the academic term; compensation starts at $16.00 per hour.