TA230026- Fall 2022-PHYS*3230 Quantum Mechanics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Physics
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2022
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
PHYS*3230
Course Name: 
Quantum Mechanics
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE DELIVERY IN OUR FALL RETURN-TO-CAMPUS PLANNING. During this transitional semester, as we move closer to a return to regular on-campus operations, the University will be offering a significant portion of its courses face-to-face “In-Class”. Remote and alternative delivery modes will also occur. By accepting this contract, you are agreeing to fulfill the duties in the mode of delivery posted and work with the course instructor/supervisor to deliver this course, as required. The University’s COVID-19 website provides important information about campus protocols and guidelines for those working on campus. Should you require a medical accommodation, please notify your supervisor immediately.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
20
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
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
The TA will be involved with the development of content for seminars, in addition to running the weekly seminar. Seminars will include computational content (in python).
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
- BSc in Physics. - Previous GTA experience in Physics. - High degree of comfort with introductory quantum mechanics and related mathematical content, including special functions; a minimum grade of A in quantum mechanics and mathematical physics. - Must have experience programming in python. - Demonstrated high quality mentoring/tutoring interactions with undergraduates and able to support students with gaps in physics and mathematics pre-requisites for this course. Course topics relies heavily on content from previous courses in the program, as well as other courses taken concurrently (Mathematical Physics, Advanced Mechanics) and comfort with certain topics in these courses is essential for student support.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Demonstrated competency in the course content of Quantum Mechanics II (PHYS*4040).
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Tutorials: Mon 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Additional office hours TBD
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 6, 2022 to December 23, 2022
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $43.73/hr; $6125.96/semester effective 2022/23
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, August 26, 2022
Posting Email Contact: 
phys0285@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
R. Baker, Administrative Officer, Physics, CEPS, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1. EMAIL: physadmin@uoguelph.ca TEL: 519-824-4120, Ext. 52262

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