Student TA - MUS-151 and MUS-L; Schwedler), S26

Position: Student TA - MUS-151 and MUS-151L (Schwedler), S26
Applicants MUST be a current student at Digi Pen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

* Student Employment at Digi Pen 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.

Position:
Student TA - MUS-151 and MUS-151L (Schwedler), S26

Reports to:

Lawrence Schwedler

Class Schedule

MUS 151:
Monday 11:00 a.m.

- 1:00 p.m.

MUS 151L:
Tuesday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Applicants need not be available for the entirety of all three weekly class meetings.

Essential Functions

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include equipment setup and/or operation (e.g., running slide decks during lectures), facilitating student presentations, answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed.

Other duties as assigned by instructor.

TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the instructor in the classroom as needed, including:

* Assisting students with class assignments, software, and hardware

* Setup classroom and studio equipment

* Pre-grade submitted course work

* Take attendance

* Assist with grading outside the classroom

* Meet regularly with the instructor

* Meet with students outside class to answer questions and assist with course work

* Meet with the instructor regularly for performance feedback and duty modification.

Qualifications/Competencies

* Be proficient with the course materials, concepts, and tools

* Demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude and a willingness to help others

* Must be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor.

Expected dates of employment:
January 6 - April 16, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 5

* Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class.
* Wage Range:

$17.13 - $18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at Digi Pen

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.

Digi Pen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

* Are currently a Matriculated student at Digi Pen Institute of Technology

* Good Academic Standing - not on Academic Warning as defined in Digi Pen Course Catalog

* A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

* Have taken and passed MUS-151 and MUS-151L or MUS-121 and MUS-121L with a B+ or better

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with Digi Pen 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 Digi Pen 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.