Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for ENG G*3120 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing in Winter 2027. Appointees serve as GTA/GSA-1/UTA across in-class sessions, labs, and office hours.

The posting covers multiple assignments with varied load and start date in January 2027. Successful candidates will have completed the course or a similar course, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and demonstrate a professional teaching attitude with SolidWorks

Qualifications

• Successfully completed this course or a similar course.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• An enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teaching.
• Demonstrated capability of SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

TA398983- Winter 2027-ENGG*3120 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Engineering

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:

Some

Course Number:

ENGG*3120

Course Name:

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

Applicants may be invited to an interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for a least two references as additional evidence of subject area knowledge, teaching effectiveness, and other qualifications.The University of Guelph has vaccination and masking policies that may be altered with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination and masking policies are paused but may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks. Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. You can choose to submit proof of vaccination before your start date. The University of Guelph has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provides more Information about COVID-19 for Faculty and Staff.

140

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:

1

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:

2

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have:

• Successfully completed this course or one similar
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• An enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teaching
• Demonstrated capability of SolidWorks

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates meeting the required qualifications will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Subject matter expertise
• Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Teaching experience
• Teaching effectiveness

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

please see webadvisor for lab times to ensure no conflicts before applying.

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

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

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

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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.