Introduction to Mechatronic Systems

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for teaching assignments for Winter 2027 in ENGG*3490 Introduction to Mechatronic Systems. The roles include TAs, GSA, and Sessional Lecturers within the School of Engineering in Guelph, Ontario.

Responsibilities include orientation, labs, grading, and student consultations. Applicants should have completed ENGG*3490 or a similar course, possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, WHMIS training, and demonstrated Arduino/microcontroller

Qualifications

• Successfully completed ENGG*3490 or a similar course.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Up-to-date WHMIS training.
• Demonstrated competence with Arduino board and microcontroller programming.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training of students.
• Maintain office hours.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Student consultations and tutoring.
• Conduct labs and seminars.
• Invigilate exams and assist in grading.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teaching attitude

Arduino programming

Microcontroller programming

Teaching experience

Teaching effectiveness

Lab experience

Education

Course ENGG*3490 or similar

WHMIS training

Tools

Arduino

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA398988- Winter 2027-ENGG*3490 Introduction to Mechatronic Systems

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*3490

Course Name:

Introduction to Mechatronic Systems

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

Applicants may be invited for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for at least two references as additional evidence of subject area knowledge, teaching experience, and other 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:

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:

1+

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

2

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

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
• Completed up-to-date Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS) training
• Demonstrated competence working with Arduino board and in microcontroller programming

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Subject matter expertise including modeling, design and control; also, real-time or microcomputer interfacing
• Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Teaching experience
• Teaching effectivenes
• Laboratory experience related to the course material, including experience with sensors, actuators, implementation, calibration and PLC software

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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):

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

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Hiring Contact Information:

Paula NewtonTHRN 1406

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.