Cybersecurity and Defense

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for a Winter 2027 Teaching Assistant position for CIS*6510 Cybersecurity and Defense. The role is in-person and located on campus in Ontario.

The TA will provide office hours, run labs, assist with grading, and consult with students. Candidates must be enrolled for Winter 2027 and demonstrate strong writing and CS security knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in Winter 2027 and able to complete in-person responsibilities.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to critique student work in writing.
• Ability to explain CS concepts in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated background in Computer Science (undergrad CS degree).
• Advanced knowledge of computer security topics including network security, threat landscape, and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Office hours and student consultations.
• Prepare and conduct labs and seminars.
• Grade and provide feedback on student work.
• Attend meetings and assist with course administration.
• Other duties described by the supervisor.

Skills

Excellent writing

Clear communication

CS background

Security knowledge

Education

Undergraduate CS degree

Job description

TA400774- Winter 2027-CIS*6510 Cybersecurity and Defense

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*6510

Course Name:

Cybersecurity and Defense

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.

50

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:

1

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• 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.
• Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique student assignments in writing.
• The ability to communicate computer science concepts to students effectively, both in written form and verbally.
• Demonstrated background in Computer Science (e.g. the completion of an undergraduate CS degree).
• An advanced knowledge of computer security that includes network security, threat landscape, threat intelligence, attack methods, intrusion detection, access control, the common criteria penetration testing, security technology and security policies, cloud security, and threat risk management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous successful TA experience supporting CIS*4510 (Computer Security Foundations), CIS*6510 (Cybersecurity and Defense In-Depth) or CIS*6540 (Advanced Penetration Testing and Exploit Development).
• Have completed CIS*4510 (Computer Security Foundations) or CIS*6510 (Cybersecurity and Defence-in-Depth) or a similar course with a minimum grade of 80%.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See Webadvisor for more details. 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:

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.