[Hiring] Teaching Assistant for Wharton Moneyball Online Program @The Wharton School

Role Description

The Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative is seeking motivated students to serve as Teaching Assistants (TAs) for our upcoming programs. As a TA, you will play a crucial role in facilitating learning and supporting our innovative courses. You may apply for one or more of the following opportunities:

• Moneyball FLEX: Asynchronous course, required 10 hours a week from TA.
  • Jun 21 - Jul 26, 2026
• Moneyball Training Camp: 10:00AM-6:00PM for the full week, required 40 hours from the TA.
  • Session 1: Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2026
  • Session 2: Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2026

Application Details:

• You may choose to apply for any one of these programs; there is no requirement to TA for multiple sessions.
• When applying, please clearly specify the program(s) for which you wish to TA.

Responsibilities

• Complete a background check.
• Attend lectures and presentations from faculty and guest speakers.
• Assist students with homework and questions related to statistics, sports data, and coding.
• Work with a group of assigned students to develop a sports analytics-based project.

Qualifications

• Interest in sports, statistics, and analytics.
• Currently enrolled as a student at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Available the week before the program starts for prep work.

Daily Schedule

Moneyball Training Camp:

• Monday – Friday: tentatively 10:00AM-6:00PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4); daily specifics may vary, but students should expect a mix of the following:
• 10:00am-12:30pm: Live Class
• 12:30pm-1:45pm: Lunch Break; Optional Office Hours/Coffee Chat available
• 2:00pm-3:00pm: Live Guest Speaker
• 3:00pm-4:30pm: (Asynchronous) Watch/read R Lectures
• 4:30pm-5:00pm: Live Review coding Lecture
• 5:00pm-6:00pm: Live Breakout sessions with TAs/Problem Sets

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition: Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Retirement: Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental options.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial time away for personal needs.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Coverage for long-term care services.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Programs to support health and work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Resources for personal and professional advancement.
• University Resources: Access to libraries, athletic facilities, and cultural activities.
• Discounts and Special Services: Deals on various goods and services.
• Flexible Work Hours: Options for non-traditional work hours and locations.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Forgivable loan for eligible employees buying a home.
• Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for qualified adoption expenses.