Teaching Support - Public Health Sciences

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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) 

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: 

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

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