Student TA – CS-200 Computer Graphics I (Talukdar), F26

 

Applicants MUST be current students 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 – CS-200 Computer Graphics I (Talukdar), F26

Reports to:    Bilas Talukdar

Class Times: 

Tuesday / Thursday – 10:30 - 11:50 a.m.

 

Essential Functions

The Computer Science Department is seeking a Teaching Assistant for CS-200: Computer Graphics I. The course covers 2D graphics programming, transformations, rasterization, interpolation, OpenGL, GLSL, texturing, animation, clipping, and the 2D viewing pipeline. Programming assignments are completed in C++11.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students with C++/Python programming assignments and debugging.
• Support weekly lab sessions and hold office hours.
• Grade programming assignments, labs, and exams using instructor-provided rubrics.
• Help students understand OpenGL, GLSL, transformations, rasterization, and texturing.
• Provide feedback on code quality, correctness, and graphics algorithms.
• Report grading or academic-integrity concerns to the instructor.
• Accurately track and report hours worked.

 

Required Qualifications/Competencies

• Must have previously completed CS-200 at DigiPen Institute of Technology.
• Must be a graduate student or advanced undergraduate student in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Good understanding of 2D computer graphics, linear algebra, and geometric transformations.
• Familiarity with OpenGL, GLSL, GLM, bitmaps, texturing, and rasterization.
• Ability to debug graphics programs and explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Good academic standing.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, tutoring, or TA experience.
• Strong performance in CS 200.
• Experience with MSVC, GNU compilers, Git, and graphics debugging tools.
• Experience reviewing or grading programming assignments.

 

Expected dates of employment:     August 31 – December 15, 2026

Expected number of hours per week:      20

   

*** 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 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 CS-200 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!

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