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Part-Time Teaching Assistant for SCM 497

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Dec 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 Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University Park invites applications for 1 part-time teaching assistant for Dr. Serkan Yilmaz to start January 2026. The successful candidate may expect an average of 10 hours of work per week throughout the regular academic calendar. Job Duties Support faculty to make sure all sections in SCM497 - Lean Six Sigma, Data Analytics and Problem Solution Class Aligned and Running Smoothly Be the go-to resource and support, mentor students for class homeworks, and final projects Organize TA office hours and available either via zoom or physically 3 hours a week Be available in the classroom whenever required, final project presentations, and exams days to support faculty and guide/coach students. Need to have knowledge to perform class review sessions, if requested to support the faculty. Need to have excellent communications skills with students Support faculty to organize and update course CANVAS page as needed Help faculty to create for successful course completion certifications. Requirements and Qualifications Undergraduate students must take SCM497 course previously and passed with grade A and successfully completed final projects. Priority will be given to students who needs urgent funding and motivated to work as TA for the semester to support their research and graduation goals Industrial Engineering Graduate Students are preferred. Supply Chain and Information System Major Senior students can be considered. Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Service Operations, Optimization, Product Development Life Cycle background or experience is preferred. Previous experience with Spreadsheets, Minitab and Data Visualization Tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qliksense are preferred. Need to have continuous improvement and lean mindset, bring ideas to improve the class. Minimum 3.50/4.00 GPA is required. Compensation The starting rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. Candidates with questions may contact the department assistant, Autumn Knepp, at adh5253@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. 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