FDSC 105 Part-Time Teaching Assistant
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Penn State’s Food Science Department is seeking a part-time teaching assistant for Food Science 105 (Food Facts and Fads). The TA works remotely, grades assignments using an instructor-provided rubric, communicates feedback to students, and updates the instructor on progress. The ideal candidate is available 5–20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on workload. Experience with Canvas and having taken FDSC 105 or being an FDSC major are preferred.
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
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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How this job compares
Set against the 431 open Teaching Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$34–41K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$18–20/hr225 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 82 open Teaching Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania and 431 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Penn State University (this employer)52 open
- Penn State University Talent Acquisition18 open
- ESS aka: Source for Teachers5 open
- Experience
- Teaching Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (24 postings).
- Education
- 23 of the 431 open Teaching Assistant jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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