Student TA - CS-250 (Talukdar), S27

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-250 (Talukdar), S27

Reports to: Bilas Talukdar

Class Times:

Tuesday / Thursday - 6:00 - 7:20 p.m.

The Computer Science Department is seeking a Teaching Assistant for CS 250: Computer Graphics II. The course focuses on real-time 3D computer graphics using C++ and OpenGL, including 3D meshes, modeling and viewing transformations, camera systems, perspective projection, the graphics rendering pipeline, rasterization, GLSL shaders, lighting, and collision detection. Students apply these concepts through programming assignments, including the implementation of a basic 3D graphics engine.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students with C++ programming assignments, OpenGL implementation, and debugging.
• Hold weekly office hours to address student questions and provide support with course material.
• Grade programming assignments, labs, and exams using instructor-provided rubrics.
• Help students understand 3D transformations, camera and projection systems, mesh processing, rasterization, GLSL shaders, lighting, and collision detection.
• Provide feedback on code quality, correctness, mathematical reasoning, and graphics-engine implementation.
• Report grading or academic-integrity concerns to the instructor.

Required Qualifications

• Must have previously completed CS 250 at DigiPen Institute of Technology or demonstrated equivalent knowledge.
• Strong programming skills in C++.
• Good understanding of 3D computer graphics, linear algebra, vector and matrix operations, and geometric transformations.
• Familiarity with OpenGL, GLSL, 3D camera and projection systems, mesh rendering, and lighting models.
• Understanding of basic collision detection techniques and ability to debug graphics programs.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Good academic standing.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Mandatory)

• Previous teaching, tutoring, or TA experience.
• Experience building a basic 3D graphics engine or implementing interactive 3D applications.
• Experience with MSVC, GNU compilers, Git, graphics debugging tools, or reviewing programming assignments.

Expected dates of employment: January 4 - April 16, 2027

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:

$17.73 - 18.75 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Requirements to Apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Semester Academic Schedule

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-250 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 dont 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, well continue you through the hiring process.

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