Cloud Computing

University of Guelph; Guelph; Presencial; CAD 30.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Guelph invites applications from Winter 2027 students to support the CIS*4010 Cloud Computing course in the School of Computer Science. In-person assignments run Jan 7–May 7, 2027, with tasks including labs, exams, grading, office hours, and student consultations.

Applicants must be enrolled for Winter 2027, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, and be able to lead tutorials and assist lectures. AI usage rules apply; assignments are CUPE 3913 Unit 1 unions.

Formación

• Must be enrolled as a student in Winter 2027 and able to complete in-person responsibilities.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to critique and edit student work effectively.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to explain computer science concepts clearly to diverse learners.
• Ability to lead tutorials on core topics in cloud computing.
• Availability for all assigned duties: in-person office hours throughout the semester, weekly staff meetings, and moderating online forums (as assigned).
• Availability during scheduled lecture times for in-person support (e.g., proctoring in-person quizzes), as required.
• Availability to invigilate the in-person, sit-down final exam, as required.
• Background in Computer Science (or closely related field).
• Substantial software development experience (coursework and/or projects/industry).

Responsabilidades

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Conocimientos

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tutorial leading

Lecture support

Exam invigilation

CS background

Software development

Educación

Enrolled student Winter 2027

Descripción del empleo

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400742- Winter 2027-CIS*4010 Cloud Computing

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Computer Science

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Yes

Course Number:

CIS*4010

Course Name:

Cloud Computing

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The total number of assignments is a low estimate of the number of available appointments. The final number may be higher and it will depend on class enrolment at the time of assignment.

120

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 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

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

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Other Duties Described:

NOTICE: The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled as a student in Winter 2027 and able to complete in-person responsibilities.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to critique and edit student work effectively.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to explain computer science concepts clearly to diverse learners.
• Ability to lead tutorials on core topics in cloud computing.
• Availability for all assigned duties: in-person office hours throughout the semester, weekly staff meetings, and moderating online forums (as assigned).
• Availability during scheduled lecture times for in-person support (e.g., proctoring in-person quizzes), as required.
• Availability to invigilate the in-person, sit-down final exam, as required.
• Background in Computer Science (or closely related field).
• Substantial software development experience (coursework and/or projects/industry).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior successful TA or instructional experience for this course or a closely related Cloud Computing course.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise (e.g., relevant course completion, curriculum development, or applied projects).

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See duties and qualifications above, as well as WebAdvisor for lecture and lab days and times. Must be available during lectures. Must be available to complete TA duties as required until the end of the work period (May 7th, 2027).

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Hiring Contact Information:

Christine Harris, Instructional Support Coordinator - [e-mail]

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus. 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 perform their work 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: [e-mail]). The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.