Carnegie Mellon University
Staff Teaching Assistant - 49-771: Process and Project Management - College of E
Carnegie Mellon University, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Staff Teaching Assistant - 49-771: Process and Project Management - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute
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Staff Teaching Assistant - 49-771: Process and Project Management - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute
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Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground‑breaking brain science, big data, and a culture that invents the future, CMU invites you to join a community that challenges curiosity to deliver work that matters.
The Integrated Innovation Institute at CMU breaks down silos that impede innovation by uniting engineering, design, and business. This TA position supports the instructor of CMU’s Process and Project Management course for the Spring 2026 semester. Previous students of the course are preferred; recent industry experience in software development and project management (minimum 4 years) is also considered. The role is hourly paid, and 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 supervising student submissions and ensuring 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, email, or Canvas discussion forums.
Meet with students and teams, as requested by the instructor, for additional explanation and guidance on the assigned work.
The TA should have strong written and verbal communication skills in English, an interest in reflective team processes, and familiarity with Google Suite tools. An eye for detail, respectful punctuality, and an interest in teaching are also desirable.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities at CMU. We seek a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity, shares our values, and supports the university’s mission.
Qualifications
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated.
Requirements
Successful background check.
Benefits Beneficial employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance; a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions; tuition benefits; paid time off and observed holidays; life and accidental death and disability insurance; a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass; access to a Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs; fitness center access; and more.
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our
Benefits
page.
Location Silicon Valley, CA
Job Function Teaching Assistants, RA's/CA's
Position Type Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part Time Part time
Pay Basis Hourly
More Information
Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Click here to view a listing of employee benefits.
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Statement of Assurance.
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Staff Teaching Assistant - 49-771: Process and Project Management - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute
role at
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground‑breaking brain science, big data, and a culture that invents the future, CMU invites you to join a community that challenges curiosity to deliver work that matters.
The Integrated Innovation Institute at CMU breaks down silos that impede innovation by uniting engineering, design, and business. This TA position supports the instructor of CMU’s Process and Project Management course for the Spring 2026 semester. Previous students of the course are preferred; recent industry experience in software development and project management (minimum 4 years) is also considered. The role is hourly paid, and 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 supervising student submissions and ensuring 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, email, or Canvas discussion forums.
Meet with students and teams, as requested by the instructor, for additional explanation and guidance on the assigned work.
The TA should have strong written and verbal communication skills in English, an interest in reflective team processes, and familiarity with Google Suite tools. An eye for detail, respectful punctuality, and an interest in teaching are also desirable.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities at CMU. We seek a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity, shares our values, and supports the university’s mission.
Qualifications
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated.
Requirements
Successful background check.
Benefits Beneficial employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance; a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions; tuition benefits; paid time off and observed holidays; life and accidental death and disability insurance; a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass; access to a Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs; fitness center access; and more.
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our
Benefits
page.
Location Silicon Valley, CA
Job Function Teaching Assistants, RA's/CA's
Position Type Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part Time Part time
Pay Basis Hourly
More Information
Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Click here to view a listing of employee benefits.
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Statement of Assurance.
Other Related Job Listings Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Carnegie Mellon University by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr