Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An academic institution in Canada is seeking a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Responsibilities include marking assignments, holding tutorials, and assisting with course administration. Candidates must be graduate students in the College of Engineering with English proficiency. Application by November 14th via email is required.

Benefits

Experience in an academic setting

Opportunity to work closely with faculty

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled in the College of Engineering.
• Preference for those with previous Teaching Assistant experience.
• Ability to assist with general administration and student communications.

Responsibilities

• Mark assignments, logbooks, and exams.
• Hold tutorials and assist students at the Help Desk.
• Monitor laboratory safety and collect information for program improvement.

Skills

English language proficiency

Marking assignments

Demonstrating laboratories

Invigilating examinations

Education

Graduate student in good standing

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the Instructor(s) and may include one or more of the following:

• Marking assignments;
• Marking laboratory logbooks and/or reports;
• Marking quizzes and/or exams;
• Holding tutorials and/or staffing a Help Desk for students;
• Assisting with general administration of the course such as email communications with students regarding assignments, and recording grades;
• Demonstrating and/or assisting with the demonstration of laboratories;
• Monitoring safety in the laboratory in cooperation with the instructor(s);
• Invigilating examinations;
• Collecting information for continuous program improvement;
• Other duties related to the course deemed appropriate by the Instructor(s);

Your general location of work will be the College of Engineering and you will report to the instructor(s) responsible for the course.

Required Number of Hours: Varies
Duration of Employment: 2024-25 Regular
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: Various
Start and End Dates: January 1 to April 30 (with some variation depending on the specific assignment)

Qualifications: Graduate student in good standing enrolled in the College of Engineering. English language proficiency, both written and oral is required. Preference will be given to individuals with previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or instructor. PSAC hiring guidelines will be adhered to.

To Apply:

• Interested applicants must complete the Electrical and Computer Engineering Application which can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/MX3FKFZ
• Submit application no later than November 14th, and email a resume to [e-mail] please include "ECE Teaching Assistant Application 202601 in" in the subject line
• Applicants must submit a resume and complete the survey by the closing date in order to be considered as a qualified candidate.

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from equity‑deserving groups, and we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community.