Teaching Support - Public Health Sciences

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is inviting applications for up to five part-time teaching assistants in the Department of Public Health Sciences. Responsibilities include assisting with course functions, attending sessions, evaluating work, and supporting students in CANVAS.

Preferred candidates hold a Master's in public health, have completed Penn State courses or equivalent, and are familiar with CANVAS. Compensation starts at $16.00 per hour, with background checks required.

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 i.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 person in a timely manner
• Report any suspected academic integrity issues to the designated faculty member
• May maintain course Learning Management System site (CANVAS)

Job description

Public Health Sciences Teaching Support Part-Time

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at Penn State College of Medicine invites applications for up to five part-time teaching assistants. Courses could include the following based on candidate expertise :

• PHS 539: Qualitative Research Methods - Fall semester
• 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:

• Assist faculty in the facilitation of course functions i.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 person in a timely manner
• Report any suspected academic integrity issues to the designated faculty member
• May maintain course Learning Management System site (CANVAS)

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:

Rate of compensation for this position is starting at $16.00 per hour.

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

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

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