System Analysis and Design in Application

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph in Ontario seeks a Winter 2027 Teaching Assistant for CIS*3750: System Analysis and Design in Application. The role is in-person within the School of Computer Science, with duties including leading labs, assisting students, grading, and invigilating exams.

Must be enrolled as a student and able to balance coursework with TA responsibilities. The posting notes a guaranteed Job Security Period and a single 1.0 assignment, with online moderation and training as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in Winter 2027 and able to complete in-person responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of requirements gathering, prototyping (paper prototyping and wire framing), use cases, user stories, and UML diagrams (e.g., class diagrams, sequence diagrams).
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience (UX), and a strong knowledge of the principles of design.
• Must have the ability to communicate computer science concepts effectively, both in written form and verbally.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique student assignments in writing.

Responsibilities

• Leading laboratory sessions and helping students during sessions.
• Moderate online forums as assigned by the instructor.
• Invigilating the weekly course quizzes.
• Supporting scheduled labs and office hours throughout the semester, as allocated by the instructor.
• May be required to complete departmental TA training.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Prototyping (paper prototyping, wirefr

Use cases

User stories

UML diagrams

UI/UX design knowledge

Communicating CS concepts clearly

Writing skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Moodle

CourseLink

Job description

TA400737- Winter 2027-CIS*3750 System Analysis and Design in Application

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, 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:

Yes

Course Number:

CIS*3750

Course Name:

System Analysis and Design in Application

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.

140

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

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

• Leading laboratory sessions and helping students during sessions.
• Must be available to moderate online forums, if applicable, as assigned by the instructor.
• Must be available to invigilate the weekly course quizzes.
• Must be available to support the scheduled labs and office hours throughout the semester, as allocated by the instructor of the course.
• May be required to complete departmental TA training. Further information will be provided upon hiring.

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 requirements gathering, prototyping (e.g. paper prototyping and wire framing), use cases, user stories, and UML diagrams (e.g., class diagrams, sequence diagrams).
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience (UX), and a strong knowledge of the principles of design.
• Must have the ability to communicate computer science concepts (especially design principles and development processes) effectively, both in written form and verbally.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique student assignments in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous successful TA experience supporting CIS*3750 (System Analysis and Design in Applications).
• Demonstrated experience with community-based projects and Community-Engaged Scholarship.
• Experience with multiple operating systems including OS/X, Linux, and Windows and Mac.
• Prior experience supervising or managing teamwork, or working in a large team environment.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse and inclusive teamwork environment.
• Prior experience with project management tools.
• Ability to develop online materials and quizzes using the Moodle platform or CourseLink.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See duties and qualifications above, as well as WebAdvisor for lecture and lab days and times. Must be available to complete TA duties as required until the end of the work period (May 7th, 2027).

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):

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.