Student TA - RPG Design (Cagle), S25
DigiPen Institute of Technology - Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
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Overview
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Overview
Reports to : Eric Cagle
Class Times:
Monday
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Thursday
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
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 Classroom set up and tear-down tables and/or easels during class; Making copies for students Grading student work Assisting students in labs and during published office hours Meeting students online, if required Grading lab-reports using the provided guidelines Uploading grades onto Moodle Providing constructive feedback in the grading to the students Timely delivery of graded reports/assignments and maintaining consistency and clarity in grading Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked Qualifications/Competencies
Must be available to work during the class times listed above with no other class conflict or overlap Experience writing, designing, and Game Mastering a variety of Tabletop Role-Playing Game systems Strong SYSTEM and narrative design skills Strong writing and editing experience Candidates that have taken
DES-335
before preferred, although extensive TTRPG knowledge is also acceptable as a substitute Have proven proficiency with the course material Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel Be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor Arrive on time and be prepared to attend with complete focus during work hours Be available to create "office hours" outside of listed class time to answer student questions and assist the professor with assignment grading or prep Expected dates of employment:
January 6, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Expected number of hours per week:
5-10 *** 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
DES-335
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.