Lab Demonstrator COSC 2P12 WINTER D3

Brock University; St. Catharines; Presencial; CAD 30.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Brock University is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support Computer Science lab sessions on campus. The role involves demonstrations, assisting students during labs, and ensuring safety and preparation of equipment.

You will also mark lab reports and attend required meetings under the Senior Lab Instructor. The position requires an MSc or current enrollment in a graduate program in Computer Science, with courses such as Introduction to Computer Architecture considered essential.

Formación

• MSc in Computer Science or enrolled in graduate program; completion of Introduction to Computer Architecture or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrate and guide lab sessions for students.
• Assist students during labs and maintain safe lab conditions.
• Mark lab reports and assist with lab preparation and cleanup.

Conocimientos

Lab instruction

Lab supervision

Demo & guidance

Educación

MSc in Computer Science or enrolled in graduate program

Descripción del empleo

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Compensation

• Employees who do NOT hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $22.07 per hour. (Rate effective September 1, 2024)
• Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $34.73 per hour. (Rate effective September 1, 2024)
• In cases where additional duties are required as part of a Teaching Assistant’s duties, these hours shall be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate.

Duties

The nominal workload for this position is 10 hours per week (6 hours demonstrating, 4 hours of marking and lab preparation). Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement. Under the direction of the Senior Lab Instructor, the incumbent is required to be familiar with laboratory procedures and present an introduction to the lab, demonstrate laboratory techniques, teach and assist students during the lab, maintain safe lab conditions, be responsible for lab preparation and cleanup, mark lab reports, and attend meetings as needed.

Qualifications

As a minimum, the incumbent must have an MSc or be currently enrolled in a graduate program in Computer Science, have completed Introduction to Computer Architecture or an equivalent course.

Work Conditions

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval. As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement: Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

A Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. A hardcopy of the Agreement can be obtained from Human Resources or accessed on the Human Resources Web Site - brocku.ca/human-resources.

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website: http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/.

Contact: Jennifer Sanchez, Department - Computer Science, Email address - [e-mail]

About Brock University

Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs.