TA356322- Winter 2026-CIS*2500 Intermediate Programming

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
UTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of Computer Science
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2026
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
N/A
Course Details
Course Number: 
CIS*2500
Course Name: 
Intermediate Programming
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The total number of assignments is a low estimate of the number of available appointments. The final number may be higher and it will depend on class enrolment at the time of assignment.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
300
Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)
The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.
This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments: 
Yes
Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 
1
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
1
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
Moderate online forums, answer emailed questions and attend weekly instructional team meetings. Collaborating and mentoring. NOTICE: The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
• Must be enrolled as a student in Winter 2026 and able to complete in-person responsibilities. • Proficiency in use of Linux using command-line tools. • Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique (in writing) student assignments. • The ability to communicate computer science concepts to students effectively, both in written form and verbally. • Demonstrated knowledge of Unit Testing. • Demonstrated familiarity with 'make'. • Proficient in command line based C development on Linux (including gcc, gdb, editors). • Demonstrated familiarity with git. • Demonstrated familiarity with google coding conventions for C. • Experience moderating online forums. • Experience providing coding assistance and technical support via electronic communications. • Experience with agile software development. • Must have previously taken CIS*2500 with a minimum achieved grade of 75% (PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPT TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU MEET THIS REQUIREMENT. The department reserves the right to verify grades). • Proficient with Python programming.
Preferred Qualifications: 
• Previous successful TA experience supporting CIS*2500. • Familiarity with support queue/ticketing systems. • Completion of CIS*2520 (or any equivalent Data Structures class). • Experience using CourseLink for grade management. • Experience helping students to learn programming by providing just enough assistance, rather than showing answers. • Should be available most lab times to assist and fill in for other Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs).
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See duties and qualifications above, as well as WebAdvisor for lecture and lab days and times. Must be available to complete TA duties as required until the end of the work period (April 28th, 2026).
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 2, 2026 to April 28, 2026
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
UTA $31.26/hr effective 2025/26
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, October 24, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
socspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Lauren King, Instructional Support Coordinator - teachingsupport@socs.uoguelph.ca

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All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: president@cupe3913.on.ca).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.