TA78568- Winter 2018-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): 
Winter 2018
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: 
400
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
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Must be available to conduct scheduled labs (including evening labs if so scheduled). Assist with creation of marking rubrics for assignments.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
• Must be an undergraduate student in Computer Science or closely related discipline. • A demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and software. • Experience using JavaScript, and be able to teach Javascript tutorials. • Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area. • Must have excellent written skills and be able to effectively critique and edit written works. • The ability to communicate concepts about computing to students effectively, both in written form and verbally. • Experience with distance education courses either as a student or as a TA.
Preferred Qualifications: 
• Experience with multiple operating systems including OS/X, Linux, and Windows and Macs. • Previous experience supporting this or similar course. • Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area through course development or having taken a similar undergraduate course. • Previously served as a TA for a distance education course. • Ability to collect and process grades using Excel. • Must have experience developing websites for both academic and non-academic purposes. • 75% grade average or higher.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See duties and qualifications above.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 4, 2018 to April 27, 2018
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
UTA $25.38/hr effective 2017/18
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, December 22, 2017
Posting Email Contact: 
socspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Pascal Matsakis Interim Director, School of Computer Science If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Cathie Hosker, SoCS Administrative Officer, at admin@socs.uoguelph.ca

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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).