FDSC 105 Part-Time Teaching Assistant
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Food Science Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences is looking for a part-time teaching assistant for Food Science 105 (Food Facts and Fads). The ideal candidate will be available 5-20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on workload. The TA will work remotely and will be responsible for grading assignments. The TA will meet with the instructor online to review grading criteria and any questions that arise as well as communicating progress with the instructor.
Responsibilities include:
- Grading assignments following a grading rubric provided by instructor
- Communicate feedback to students
- Provide status updates to the instructor
- Perform other duties as assigned (ex: keep track of assignment extensions)
This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- FBI Criminal Background Check
Candidates must be able to work independently and meet deadlines remotely. Good communication skills are necessary. Experience with Canvas is preferred. Candidates who have previously taken FDSC 105 and/or are FDSC majors are preferred.
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