Teaching Assistant - Dietrich College

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College is searching for a Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing support by serving as a Teaching Assistant for four undergraduate courses (or the equivalent) each semester, spending approximately nine hours per week assisting with each class. During the semester breaks when no departmental courses are in session, the staff person will be assigned to departmental projects which may include assisting with faculty research projects. This is a 12-month staff position with the option to convert to a 10-month staff position (August – May) if desired. TAs 4 courses per semester (approximately 9-10 hrs/week/course and a total of 37.5 hours per week). This role will begin no later than August 1, 2026, with the option to start as early as June or July if preferred.
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. You should demonstrate: Problem-solving and reasoning skills Analytical skills Oral and written communication skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Psychology or another social science field required
• Coursework in judgment and decision making or behavioral economics and previous experience as a teaching assistant is a plus
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Nice To Haves

• Preferred research skills include undergraduate research experience, coursework in statistics or econometrics, coding skills in R or Python, and exposure to computational modeling.

Responsibilities

• Seek out and attend training for teaching assistants, such as the workshops provided by the Eberly Center
• Balance workload and coordinate among courses so that TA activities are completed within the 37.5 hour work week.
• Gain proficiency in course readings, materials, and concepts
• Contribute to creation of exams and assignments, under supervision of faculty
• Grade essay exams, assignments, and term papers using grading rubric provided by faculty
• Hold office hours and review sessions to help students with course concepts
• Attend class sessions and assist faculty member with classroom activities such as breakout groups
• Use the online learning system (Canvas) to make readings and materials available to students and to maintain the grade book
• When time permits, attend lab meetings and colloquia to gain a deeper understanding of current research in Social & Decision Sciences.
• Work on departmental projects as assigned. These might include administrative tasks such as organizing files or office contents, event management such as assisting with graduation events, and research assistance such as processing data files or preparing study materials.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees