Teaching Assistant - Sustainable Engineering

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a motivated graduate-level Teaching Assistant for the Sustainable Engineering program. The role covers SUSE 7110 in Fall 2026 and SUSE 8111 in Spring 2027, with duties including grading, guiding students, and assisting the faculty.

The position is on campus in Drosdick Hall, up to 5 hours per week, paying $18.00/hour. Applicants should be a graduate student, detail oriented, able to work independently, and proficient with Excel, SimaPro, climate modeling sites,

Qualifications

• Graduate level student
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to work independently
• Excel, SimaPro and climate modeling sites experience required
• Ability to use Brightspace
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Grade assignments and/or exams as needed
• Provide guidance to students as needed
• Assist faculty instructor as needed
• Provide feedback on student performance

Skills

Graduate level student

Detail oriented

Independent

Excel

SimaPro

Climate modeling sites

Brightspace

Confidentiality

Tools

SimaPro

Brightspace

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Sustainable Engineering

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number: 20260261V

Position Title: Teaching Assistant - Sustainable Engineering

Posting Type: Student

Hours/week: Up to 5 hours per week

Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year

Location: Drosdick Hall

Detailed Work Schedule

Number of positions: 1

Department: 207-Sustainable Engineering Program

Contact Name: Natalie MacNamara

Contact Phone/Extension: 6105197253

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The Sustainable Engineering Program is seeking a motivated graduate level student to serve as teaching assistant for the Fundamentals – Sustainable Engineering course (SUSE 7110) in the Fall 2026 semester and for Advanced LCA & Intro to Product Design (SUSE 8111) in the Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Grade assignments and/or exams as needed
• Provide guidance to students as needed
• Assist faculty instructor as needed
• Provide feedback on student performance

Additional Information: Student(s) will be working with Dr. Mary McRae, Assistant Teaching Professor, Sustainable Engineering.

Minimal qualifications:

• Graduate level student
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to work independently
• Software skills of Excel, SimaPro and certain climate modeling sites
• Ability to use Brightspace
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive information

Physical Demands Summary:

Wage Rate: $18.00/hour

Graduate-level Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled No

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you eligible for work study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * What is your availability? (days and times)

  (Open Ended Question)

Optional Applicant Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae