Job Description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Integrated Innovation Institute at Carnegie Mellon University breaks down the silos that impede innovation. We believe that by uniting the disciplines of engineering, design, and business, we can build impactful solutions that create value for real people.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Integrated Innovation for The Process and Project Management course is looking for a Teaching Assistant (TA) who can support the instructor for the duration of Spring 2026 semester. Previous students of this course are preferred, but persons who have recent industry experience in software development and project management (minimum 4 years) can be considered. This is an hourly paid position through CMU. Current students and alumni are encouraged to apply.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Assist the instructor in providing an effective learning experience for students enrolled in the course.
  • Attend all class meetings for one section each week, for the full duration of the semester.
  • Manage course activity online in Canvas, including but not limited to supervising student submissions, helping to ensure appropriate structure, format, and best practices are followed in all submitted deliverables.
  • Review student drafts and final assignments, providing actionable, constructive feedback, notes, scores, and corrections as appropriate.
  • Hold office hours for 90 minutes per week to assist students as needed.
  • Clarify instructions for assignments to students, as needed, through office hours or email, or via Canvas discussion forums.
  • Meet with students and teams, as requested by the instructor, for the purpose of additional explanation and guidance on the assigned work.

    • The TA should have strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with an interest in a reflective team process. Additional desirable qualities are familiarity with Google Suite tools, an eye for detail, respectful punctuality, and an interest in teaching.

    Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

    Qualifications:

  • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

    • Requirements:

  • Successful Background Check

    • Pay Rate:

  • 19.70/hr

    • Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

    employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including as well as a generous with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with , take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

    Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our to help navigate childcare needs, , and much more!

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