Teaching Assistant

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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)

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.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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