Required Qualifications:
• As per the Collective Agreement, must be enrolled as a student in the Fall 2022 semester.
• Must be available to attend lectures and at least 6 different lab sections (to facilitate scheduling and instructional coverage in case of illness)
• The ability to communicate computer science concepts to students effectively, both in written form and verbally.
• Must be available to invigilate the sit-down written final exam and all other exams scheduled for the course.
• Must be available to support scheduled lab hours throughout the entire semester, must be available for weekly meetings with the instructor, and must be available to moderate online forums, if applicable, as assigned by the instructor.
• Normally, the completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CIS*3530 (Database Systems and Concepts) subject area through course development or having recently taken a similar undergraduate or graduate course.
• 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*3530 (Database Systems and Concepts).
• Familiarity with data models such as relational model
• Familiarity with query languages such as Relational Algebra and SQL
• Familiarity with database design tools such as ER models