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.
The Designing for Production and Sustainability course is looking for a Teaching Assistant (TA) who can support the instructor for the duration of Fall 2025 semester. The time commitment is approximately 10 hours of work each week. 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.
• Arrive 10 minutes before class starts and stay at the end of class to check in with the instructor before leaving.
• Track student attendance and engagement in class discussions.
• 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.
• Assist the instructor in the creation of quizzes on readings and other topics to review.
• Hold office hours for 60 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.
• There is some opportunity for TAs to teach limited topics covered in the course, if desired.

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.

Desired qualities of a TA for this course are:

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Have experience using Miro (or similar graphic tool)
• Be familiar with standard online productivity tools
• Have 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
• Anyone who is a non-U.S. citizen will also need to complete the ITA LanguageCertification before they can begin working as a TA.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible
employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including
comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
as well as a generous
retirement savings program
with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with
tuition benefits
, take well-deserved breaks with ample
paid time off
and observed
holidays
, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our
Family Concierge Team
to help navigate childcare needs,
fitness center access
, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our
Benefits page
.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Remote
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.
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Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

• 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.
• Arrive 10 minutes before class starts and stay at the end of class to check in with the instructor before leaving.
• Track student attendance and engagement in class discussions.
• 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.
• Assist the instructor in the creation of quizzes on readings and other topics to review.
• Hold office hours for 60 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.
• There is some opportunity for TAs to teach limited topics covered in the course, if desired