Carnegie Mellon University
Staff Teaching Assistant 49-756 - Product & Business Modeling - College of Engin
Carnegie Mellon University, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Staff Teaching Assistant 49-756 - Product & Business Modeling - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute
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Staff Teaching Assistant 49-756 - Product & Business Modeling - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute
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Carnegie Mellon University .
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 Products and Services course is looking for a Teaching Assistant (TA) who can support the instructor for the duration of Spring 2026 mini 3 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 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.
Qualifications
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Requirements
Successful Background Check
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
And much more!
Location Silicon Valley, CA
Job Function Teaching Assistants, RA's/CA's
Position Type Staff – 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 49-756 - Product & Business Modeling - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute
role at
Carnegie Mellon University .
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 Products and Services course is looking for a Teaching Assistant (TA) who can support the instructor for the duration of Spring 2026 mini 3 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 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.
Qualifications
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Requirements
Successful Background Check
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
And much more!
Location Silicon Valley, CA
Job Function Teaching Assistants, RA's/CA's
Position Type Staff – 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr