TA201741- Fall 2021-PHYS*3130 Mathematical Physics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GSA-1, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Physics
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2021
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: 
PHYS*3130
Course Name: 
Mathematical Physics
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
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Projected Class Enrolment: 
30
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: 
1
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
1
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Preparation
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
This will be allocated to approximately 46 hours of grading, and 24 hours of computational exercise development. The grading will consist of 8 assignments, a midterm examination (and makeup exam), and final exam, With a class enrollment of 30 students, the time allocation is expected to be 40 hours for assignments, and 3 hours each for midterm and final exam, Assignments will given to students in weeks 2, 3, 4, and 5 before the midterm exam, and then weeks 8, 9, 10, and 11 following the midterm exam. Timely completing of grading is a necessity, within 1 week of due date. The development of computational exercises will reinforce and develop a deeper understanding of the course material, and will be done in consultation with the Instructor, and will commence with the 2nd or 3rd assignment. The computational exercises will be in the Python language.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
BSc Physics, proficiency in Python
Preferred Qualifications: 
Successful completion of NANO3600 or its equivalent, previous experience in the development of computational exercises.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
n/a
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 20, 2021 to December 24, 2021
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $42.94/hr; $6014.68/semester effective 2021/22
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Posting Email Contact: 
phys0285@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
R. Vallillee, Admin Asst, Physics, CEPS physadmi@uoguelph.ca

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