Teaching Support - Public Health Sciences

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support Public Health Sciences courses (PHS 539, 550, 571, 809, 810). The role includes assisting faculty with lectures, online sessions, discussions, and grading support, with potential CANVAS site coordination as needed.

The position requires up to 5 hours per week during the academic term. A Master’s degree in public health and familiarity with CANVAS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a public health related field.
• Completion of 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, e.g. 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 to enhance learning; record grades using established criteria
• 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 Learning Management System site (CANVAS)

Skills

CANVAS

Course facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in public health

Tools

CANVAS

Job description

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

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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PHS 539: Qualitative Research Methods - Fallsemester

PHS 550: Principles of Epidemiology - Spring semester

PHS 571: Health Services Organization & Delivery - Spring semester

PHS 809: Principles of Public Health - Fall semester

PHS 810: Behavioral Health Intervention Strategies -Fall semester

Job Duties:

• Assistfaculty in the facilitation of coursefunctionsi.e.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 sufficient feedback to enhance learning experience; record grades using established criteria
• Review class material with students
• Correspond with students via email, online platform, and in personin a timely manner
• Report any suspected academic integrity issues to the designated faculty member
• Maymaintaincourse Learning Management System site (CANVAS)

The role will require up to 5 hours per week during the academic semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Compensation:

Rateof compensation for this positionis startingat $16.00 per hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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