Electronic Devices

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistant, Graduate Service Assistant, and Sessional Lecturer roles for Winter 2027 in ENGG*3450 Electronic Devices. In-person labs, interviews may be conducted, and availability for specific lab times is required.

Assignments include 0.5 and 1.0 load options, with multiple sections and duties such as grading, invigilating exams, and student consultations. CUPE 3913 Unit 1 terms apply, with on-campus participation required.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed ENGG*3450 or a similar course with a grade of at least B.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical laboratory safety.
• Acknowledge availability for lab times without scheduling conflicts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Lab availability

Academic integrity knowledge

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Course completed with B or better (ENGG*3450)

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399148- Winter 2027-ENGG*3450 Electronic Devices

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*3450

Course Name:

Electronic Devices

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

Applicants must be available for at least one of the following lab sections and must indicate their availability in the application:Mondays: 3:30 PM – 5:20 PMTuesdays: 2:30 PM – 4:20 PMFridays: 2:30 PM – 4:20 PMApplicants may be invited to an interview. Providing contact information for at least two references is strongly encouraged as additional evidence of subject area knowledge, teaching effectiveness, and other relevant qualifications.

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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
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Other Duties Described:

Applicants must be available for at least one of the following lab sections and must indicate their availability in the application:Mondays: 3:30 PM – 5:20 PMTuesdays: 2:30 PM – 4:20 PMFridays: 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have:

• Successfully completed this course or one similar with a grade of least B
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• An enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teachingDemonstrated proficiency with course content through relevant coursework or experienceSolid understanding of academic integrity principlesAcknowledgement of your availability for lab times with no scheduling conflictsDemonstrated knowledge of electrical laboratory safety

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Subject matter expertise, including circuit analysis techniques, diodes and transistors, biasing and small-signal analysis, amplifiers, and CMOS logic circuits
• Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Teaching experience and familiarity with the learning management systems used in the course
• Teaching effectiveness in leading tutorials, demonstrating laboratories, and providing feedback on student's written submissions
• Laboratory experience aligned with course content, including proficiency with relevant simulation tools and electronic instrumentation

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See Webadvisor

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):

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

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.