Compilers

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistants, Graduate Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in CIS*4650 Compilers. These in-person appointments support labs, grading, and student consultation within the School of Computer Science.

Position details include 0.25 to 1.0 load options with 140-hour full-load weeks, and duties such as grading, invigilating exams, and providing lab guidance.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in Winter 2027 and able to complete in-person responsibilities.
• Proficient with command line operations of a Linux operating system.
• Background in Computer Science with strong C and Java programming experience.
• Experience using compiler construction tools such as Lex/Flex and Yacc/Bison is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Linux command line

C programming

Java programming

Tools

Lex/Flex

Yacc/Bison

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400759- Winter 2027-CIS*4650 Compilers

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*4650

Course Name:

Compilers

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.

80 - 110

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:

Yes

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 (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Marking assignments and returning them to students on time. Collaborating and mentoring.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.
• Proficient with command line operations of a Linux operating system.
• Background in Computer Science.
• Must have thorough background and understanding of C and Java programming as well as hardware knowledge.
• Proven programming experience in both C and Java programming.
• Experience using compiler construction tools, including Lex (or Flex or JFlex) and Yacc (or Bison or Cup).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous successful experience as a TA for this course.

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 to facilitate labs throughout the semester. 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

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

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.