TA117730- Fall 2019-CIS*1000*DE Introduction to Computer Applications

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): 
Fall 2019
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*1000*DE
Course Name: 
Introduction to Computer Applications
Course Format: 
DE
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
299
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: 
No
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
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
- Assist with creation of marking rubrics for assignments. - Must be available to support the scheduled labs and office hours throughout the semester, as allocated by the instructor of the course.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
• As per the Collective Agreement, must be enrolled as a student in the Fall 2019 semester. • Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique student assignments in writing. • The ability to communicate computer science concepts to students effectively, both in written form and verbally. • Must be an undergraduate student in Computer Science. • Must have completed CIS*2750 (Software Systems Development and Integration) or a similar course with a minimum grade of 80%. • A demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and software. • Demonstrated knowledge of digital systems.
Preferred Qualifications: 
• Demonstrated experience developing websites for both academic and non-academic purposes. • Experience with multiple operating systems including OS/X, Linux, and Windows and Macs. • Ability to collect and process grades using Excel and Courselink. • Must have 75% grade point average or higher. • Must be able to attend tutorials.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See duties and qualifications above, as well as WebAdvisor for lecture and lab days and times.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 5, 2019 to December 20, 2019
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
UTA $26.87/hr effective 2019/20
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Monday, May 27, 2019
Posting Email Contact: 
socspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Instructional Support Coordinator e-mail TBA

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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 reside 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).