Student TA – SOS-115-A (Calvery), F25

Applicants Must Be A Current Student 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 – Sos-115-A (Calvery), F25

Reports to:   Suzannah Calvery

Class Times:

Mondays and Wednesdays – 10:30 - 11:50 a.m.

Essential Functions

Prepare for and attend the course to which you are assigned as a TA. Lead discussions as needed, offer support to students as needed, and assist in minor grading as needed.

1. Hours: Please expect to attend the class to which you're assigned. Be there a few minutes early and plan to leave a few minutes late (unless already arranged otherwise) so we can talk through what I need from you outside of class hours. Most of your work will take place during class time. Finally, I may ask you to grade assignments occasionally. It will not be on a weekly basis, and I will let you know in advance so you can plan your week accordingly.
2. Preparation: I expect you to be present and ready to engage with the class during each class period. You are responsible for having read/watched/listened to the same content as the students (which in most cases you already have from when you were in class). During discussion time, your main role is to listen - please don't participate unless I invite you to because we want the current students to have precedence in discussions. During group discussions when we split into smaller groups, I will ask you to lead a group. This entails preparing some ideas for the group. I will generally give you some ideas to use, but you need to be comfortable offering up your own ideas and/or guiding the group discussion without me.
3. Discussion Leader Role: This role is one of gentle encouragement. You may need to facilitate turn-taking. You may need to redirect if a conversation is becoming hostile or clearly uncomfortable for students. Your discomfort can be a guide but should not be the determining factor. Watch body language and listen for the tone of those around you. If people are shutting down, refusing to speak, raising voices, or making personal attacks - it's time to shut it down and redirect. Sometimes that may mean taking a short break before resuming conversation. Always feel comfortable asking me to step in. If you do have to redirect or hear something that concerns you, I would like you to report it to me so I can be aware for future discussions and watch for patterns.

Expected dates of employment:   September 8 – December 5, 2025  

Expected number of hours per week:    5 - 8  

*** Once Again, Students Are Not Permitted To Work During Any Time When They Are Scheduled For A Class. ***

Wage Range:

$16.66 - 17.75 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Requirements To Apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Semester Academic Schedule

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 SOS-115 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!

Once you have applied for – and the supervisor decides to offer you – a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.

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.