Student TA - CG-2002-D (Lu), S27

Digipen; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DigiPen Student Employment

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant (TA) for CG-2002-D (Lu), S27. You will support labs, manage equipment, and assist with grading under the instructor's guidance, with weekly feedback meetings.

Qualifications include completing CG-2002 with a B or better, strong communication, and a proactive mentoring attitude. Work hours include in-class sessions and outside-office hours in Redmond, WA.

Qualifications

• Currently a DigiPen student in good standing
• CG-2002 completed with B or better
• Strong communication and mentoring skills
• Reliable, punctual, independent

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor in labs and during office hours
• Meet students online if required
• Track and report time worked
• Help with grading outside class and participate in performance feedback meetings

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Substance 3D Painter

Marmoset

Job description

Applicants MUST be current students at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Job Title: Student TA - CG-2002-D (Lu), S27

Reports to: Michelle Lu

Class Times:

Tuesday - 9:00 - 11:50 a.m.

Essential Functions

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include equipment setup and/or operation (e.g., running slide decks during lectures), facilitating student presentations, answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed. Other duties as assigned by theinstructor.

TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
• Meeting students online, if required
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Qualifications/Competencies

• Have proven proficiency with the course material
• Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel
• Be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor
• Arrive on time and be prepared to attend with complete focus during work hours
• Successfully completed CG-2002
• Comfortable with multiple aspects of 3D art pipeline
• Able to give critique in a professional manner
• Strong communicator
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
• Be able to work independently

Experience

• Maya
• ZBrush
• Substance 3D Painter
• Marmoset

Expected dates of employment: January 4 - April 16, 2027

Expected number of hours per week: 6 - 9

(3 hours in class, plus 1-2 outside-class TA sessions)

*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

Wage Range:

$17.73 - 18.75 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing - not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have taken and passed CG-2002 with a B or better

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.