TA for Topics in Computer Science I: Quantum & CS Labs

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for Winter 2027 to support the CIS*6650 Topics in Computer Science I course. Assignments include running labs, holding office hours, grading, and assisting with research presentations, all in-person on campus.

Successful candidates must be enrolled for Winter 2027, possess strong communication skills, and have a solid foundation in CS/Math/Physics with Python and Qiskit experience. Availability includes Tue/Thu lectures 3:00–4:20 PM.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in Winter 2027 and able to complete in-person responsibilities.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to critique mathematical solutions, Python code, and scholarly research reports and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to explain quantum computing concepts clearly to diverse learners and support in-class programming and tutorial exercises.
• Availability for assigned in-person office hours, staff meetings, course email monitoring, and CourseLink discussion-board support throughout Winter 2027.
• Availability during scheduled in-person lectures (Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00–4:20 PM) to support exercises, proctor CourseLink quizzes, and assist with research presentations, as assigned.
• Availability to invigilate the in-person final examination and assist with grading assignments, quizzes, research papers, presentations, and the final examination using instructor-provided criteria.
• Background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field, with a solid foundation in algorithms, discrete mathematics, probability, and linear algebra.
• Working knowledge of complex vector spaces, inner and tensor products, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, unitary operators, and Dirac notation; ability to apply these to quantum states, gates, measurement, and entanglement.
• Knowledge of quantum circuits, computational complexity, and core algorithms, including Grover search, the quantum Fourier transform, phase estimation, and Shor’s algorithm.
• Proficiency in Python and Jupyter Notebooks, with practical Qiskit experience building, simulating, testing, and debugging quantum circuits and algorithms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

In-person instruction

Lab/Exam support

Quantum computing concepts

Python

Qiskit

Jupyter Notebooks

Grading

Student consultation

Education

Background in CS/Math/Physics

Tools

Python

Jupyter Notebooks

Qiskit

Job description

The University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for Winter 2027 to support the CIS*6650 Topics in Computer Science I course. Assignments include running labs, holding office hours, grading, and assisting with research presentations, all in-person on campus.

Successful candidates must be enrolled for Winter 2027, possess strong communication skills, and have a solid foundation in CS/Math/Physics with Python and Qiskit experience. Availability includes Tue/Thu lectures 3:00–4:20 PM.