Discrete Structures in Computing II

University of Guelph; Guelph; Presencial; CAD 36.000 - 51.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Guelph is recruiting Teaching Assistants, Graduate Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 to support CIS*2910: Discrete Structures in Computing II. In-person appointments are possible under Unit 1 CUPE terms.

Positions may be multiple postings with a total load of 1.0 and varied appointment levels. Responsibilities include orientation, labs, office hours, grading, invigilating exams, and student consultations.

Formación

• Must be enrolled as a student in Winter 2027 and able to complete in-person responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CIS*2910 topics: Sequences & Sums, Induction, Recurrences, Permutations & Combinations, Finite Probability, Trees & Graphs.
• Excellent written skills and ability to critique and edit written works.
• Ability to communicate CS concepts effectively in writing and verbally.
• Available to teach labs in person, hold office hours and moderate online forums all semester.
• Available to invigilate the sit-down final exam.
• Having taken this course with an A grade or prior TA experience is preferred.
• Have completed this course or a similar course with 70% or higher, or prior TA experience.

Responsabilidades

• Orientation and training for new assignments.
• Office hours and student consultation.
• Preparation and conduct of labs/seminars.
• Meetings and coordination with course staff.
• Invigilating exams and grading student work.

Conocimientos

Subject knowledge

Excellent writing

Clear communication

Descripción del empleo

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399887- Winter 2027-CIS*2910 Discrete Structures in Computing II

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit

UTA, 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

N/A

Course Number

CIS*2910

Course Name

Discrete Structures in Computing II

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.

300-400

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

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

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

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;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area: Sequences & Sums, Induction, Solving Recurrences, Permutations & Combinations, Finite Probability, Trees & Graphs;
• Must have excellent written skills and be able to effectively critique and edit written works;
• The ability to communicate computer science concepts to students effectively, both in written form and verbally;
• Must be available to teach labs in person, hold office hours and moderate online forums throughout the entire semester;
• Must be available to invigilate the sit-down written final exam;
• Having taken this or similar course with an A grade, or previous successful experience supporting this or similar course;
• Have completed this course or a similar course with an 70% grade, or previous successful TA experience supporting this or a similar course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous successful experience supporting or developing this course, or a course similar to it.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

See WebAdvisor for lab/lecture times. Must be available to complete in-person duties as required until the end of the work period.

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)

UTA $31.26/hr effective 2025/26

Other Posting Information

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

Thursday, November 12, 2026

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.