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Part Time - ANTH 427W Teaching Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jul 18, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Anthropology, in collaboration with Erick Rochette in the College of Liberal Arts, is seeking a qualified and motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Fall 2025 (FA25) semester. This work would include: Complete all assigned tasks supporting the course as directed by the course instructor (e.g., recording participation/attendance, assisting with maintenance of question banks, creation of exams) Attend all lectures and any required lab or discussion sections Participate in any scheduled meetings with course instructor and/or other TAs Be present and prepared for all labs, discussion sections, or review sessions that I am assigned Respond in a timely manner (generally in less than 24 hours) to course instructor's emails, texts, or other communications Responding in a timely manner (generally in less than 24 hours) to student inquiries regarding grades, meetings, absences, or other issues that arise Be present and prepared for all scheduled office hours Grade assignments and return work to students by the specified deadlines Proctor all exam periods assigned, including the final exam Keep an up-to-date grade book throughout the semester, making students' grades easily available to them (e.g., on Canvas), and submitting final grades by the specified deadline To be considered for this role please complete an online application along with an up-to-date resume. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines