Required Qualifications:
• As per the Collective Agreement, must be enrolled as a student in the Fall 2020 semester.
• Must be available to attend and conduct scheduled office hours throughout the entire semester, attend weekly meetings, and be available to moderate online forums, if applicable, as assigned by the instructor.
• Must be available to attend lectures and at least 6 different lab sections (to facilitate scheduling and instructional coverage in case of illness)
• Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique student assignments in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming theory and the Java language.
• The ability to communicate computer science concepts to students effectively, both in written form and verbally.
• Experience with test harnesses and test suites, including Junit.
• Demonstrated development experience using the Java programming language and an OO paradigm.
• Proficiency in use of Linux using command-line tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency with java build tools such as ant, maven or gradle
• Given the shift towards online and hybrid course structures, all teaching assistants are required to maintain an internet connection strong enough to perform the duties required of their position during the duration of their contract. Potential TAs should apply with the understanding that a need to adapt to changing teaching situations may be required within the duration of the semester.
• To help us facilitate instructor-TA interactions and pairings, please include your anticipated timezone in your application information.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous successful TA experience supporting CIS*2430 (Object-Oriented Programming) is an asset.
• Experience with project management tools, in particular Jira.
• Experience using Maven
• Applications that include the applicants unofficial transcript will be preferred.
• Evidence of excellence in explaining technical concepts in written English
• Evidence of ability to conduct a technical conversation over chat via MS Teams
• Ability to lead voice calls over MS-Teams in English, possibly helping students for whom English is not a first language.
• Meticulous record keeping
• Weekly reporting to instructors
• Ability to perform short tasks many times per week
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures with respect to Accessibility, Harassment, Mental Health, Examinations, etc.
• Mature communication style that fosters respect and problem solving