iBioMed Instructional Assistant Intern Design Courses - 2027/28

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University is seeking one Instructional Assistant Intern to support the iBioMed program's foundational design course, 1P10, delivering lectures, labs, and tutorials. The role involves reviewing materials, testing validation tools, and guiding first-year students from concept to a working prototype.

The successful candidate will mentor TAs, coordinate course components, and develop skills in communication, teamwork, and project management within a biomedical design context.

Qualifications

• Currently registered in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering from McMaster University, or equivalent
• Successful completion of IBEHS 1P10 (Health Solutions Design Projects I) or ENGINEER 1P13 (Integrated Cornerstone Design Projects in Engineering) or equivalent
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 7.0; significant experience could be considered in place of this requirement
• Demonstrated interest in the biomedical field is desirable

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with course instructors to develop and finalize course materials pertaining to lecture, lab, tutorials and design projects
• Validate design projects through prototyping and the development of validation tools and equipment
• Instruct first year students through weekly tutorials and labs using both lectures and interactive group work
• Mentor students and provide support in their successful transition through first year by facilitating online discussion forums, promptly reply to emails, and holding weekly office hours to address course-related questions and concerns
• Guide student groups through open-ended problems by providing appropriate feedback that takes them from problem identification and concept generation to a final working prototype
• Coordinate assignment-related and project-related tasks, including test invigilation, organization students into groups, and developing sample solutions
• Lead a large team of teaching assistants by scheduling regular meetings, providing regular training on the use of appropriate software, assigning tasks, and coordinating grading duties
• Facilitate the organization of the online course-management-system’s course content, which includes distribution of course materials and inputting of online grades
• Stay current with new technologies and materials that pertain to the course and, where appropriate, suggest how they can be implemented towards continuously improving the course moving forward
• Maintain confidentiality of information

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (McMaster)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Python

Job description

iBioMed Instructional Assistant Intern Design Courses - 2027/28

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/23

Job Type

Student

Close Date

2026/11/07

Employee Group

Interim

Favorite Job

Department

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

UJD028

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

12 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

35

Schedule 35 hours/week

Education Level Undergraduate Student

Career Level Co-op

Hourly Rate $32.23

Start Date: May 3, 2027

End Date: April 28, 2028

Job Description

The Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences Program (iBioMed) is seeking to hire 1 enthusiastic and highly engaged Instructional Assistant Intern (IAI) for IBEHS 1P10.

The role of the IAI is to apply both technical and practical skills in the delivery of the course curriculum for IBEHS 1P10 as well as the delivery of lab and tutorial course components. Specifically, this entails: 1) reviewing and adjusting course materials as needed, 2) reviewing and testing validation tools and equipment, 3) teaching both lab and tutorial content, 4) serving in a leadership role through supervision of a large team of teaching assistants, and 5) acting as both a mentor and role model for IBEHS 1P10 students by helping to bridge their successful transition from high school to university.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to be involved in the delivery of McMaster's iBioMed Program through the delivery of its foundational design course. For the successful candidate, this is a valuable opportunity to apply technical skills in engineering and health sciences (e.g., design, CAD, computing, etc.), develop important practical skills in communication, management and teamwork; all skills that are critical for long-term success in the workforce.

The successful incumbent will assist the instructor in collecting and synthesizing Graduate Attribute materials and relevant data for the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) process.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES:

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop the following professional engineering competencies:

Communication:

• Communicating technical / non-technical information to an audience with varying levels of comprehension
• Delivering effective and high-quality slide presentations to audiences varying in size and composition
• Communicating effectively with diverse populations and people occupying different functional roles
• Handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ensuring all written and verbal communications are appropriate to a professional workplace

Relationship Development and Management:

• Effective leadership through mentoring of first year students and supervision of teaching assistants
• Effectively work in a dynamic team environment while facilitating and promoting team work of others
• Creating and maintaining professional relationships with a diverse group including first year students, teaching assistants, professors, professional engineers and staff

Self-management:

• Develop essential skills in time management, organization, prioritizing tasks, following through on deliverables

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborating with course instructors to develop and finalize course materials pertaining to lecture, lab, tutorials and design projects
• Validate design projects through prototyping and the development of validation tools and equipment
• Instruct first year students through weekly tutorials and labs using both lectures and interactive group work
• Mentor students and provide support in their successful transition through first year by facilitating online discussion forums, promptly reply to emails, and holding weekly office hours to address course-related questions and concerns
• Guide student groups through open-ended problems by providing appropriate feedback that takes them from problem identification and concept generation to a final working prototype
• Coordinate assignment-related and project-related tasks, including test invigilation, organization students into groups, and developing sample solutions
• Lead a large team of teaching assistants by scheduling regular meetings, providing regular training on the use of appropriate software, assigning tasks, and coordinating grading duties
• Facilitate the organization of the online course-management-system’s course content, which includes distribution of course materials and inputting of online grades
• Stay current with new technologies and materials that pertain to the course and, where appropriate, suggest how they can be implemented towards continuously improving the course moving forward
• Maintain confidentiality of information

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently registered in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering from McMaster University, or equivalent

Successful completion of IBEHS 1P10 (Health Solutions Design Projects I), or ENGINEER 1P13 (Integrated Cornerstone Design Projects in Engineering) or equivalent.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 7.0; significant experience could be considered in place of this requirement

Previous experience in Autodesk Inventor (or similar CAD software) and Python (or similar programming language) outside of IBEHS 1P10, or ENGINEER 1P13 is considered an asset

Demonstrated interest in the biomedical field is desirable

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• LENGTH OF CO-OP WORK TERM: 12-months, beginning May 3, 2027
• WAGE: $32.23/hr, 35 hours per week
• NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

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