Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Saskatoon is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for various courses in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include marking assignments, conducting tutorials, and assisting with laboratory demonstrations. Ideal candidates are MSc or PhD students in Mechanical Engineering with strong communication skills. This position offers a pay rate of $24.87 per hour and requires 2-12 hours per week during the Winter 2026 Term.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in good standing at the University of Saskatchewan.
• Experience relevant to specific courses or labs.
• Completion of safety training courses.

Responsibilities

• Marking assignments and exams.
• Holding tutorials and staffing Help Desks.
• Demonstrating laboratories and ensuring safety.

Skills

Graduate student in good standing

Good English language communication skills

Demonstrated relevant experience

Completion of online safety training

Education

MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for up to 50 Graduate Teaching Assistant positions for the courses listed below during the 2026 Winter session.

• GEOE 380 Mine Ventilation
• ME 215 Fluid Mechanics I
• ME 226 Mechanics III
• ME 229 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
• ME 314 Machine Design
• ME 323 Mechanics of Materials II
• ME 329 Collaborative Design and Manufacturing
• ME 335 Fluid Mechanics II
• ME 352 Engineering Analysis III
• ME 450 Finite Element Analysis
• ME 460 Automation and Robotics in Manufacturing
• ME 462 Structure Texture and Properties of Engineering Materials
• ME 476 Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics
• ME 478 Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering
• ME 490 Design of Fluid Power Circuits
• ME 492 Materials in Engineering Design
• ME 495 Industrial Design Project
• ME 328 Lab - Review of Electrical Concepts
• ME 328 Lab - Metallurgy and Ferrous Alloys
• ME 328 Lab - Hardenability of Steels
• ME 328 Lab - Dynamic Measurement (Wheel Balancing)
• ME 328 Lab - Heat Exchangers and Temperature Measurements
• ME 328 Lab - Thermal Conductivity
• ME 328 Lab - Pipe Flow Networks
• ME 328 Lab - Bolt Preloading and Load Cells
• ME 328 Lab - Strain Gauges and Strain Fields
• ME 328 Lab - Wheatstone Bridges and Selective Load Sensing
• ME 328 Lab - Project

You will be asked to specify which courses and/or labs you are applying for during the application process.

Start Date: January 1, 2026
<>End Date: April 30, 2026
Rate of Pay: $24.87 per hour
Required Number of Hours: 2-12 hours per week, depending on the course/lab
Duration of Employment: Winter 2026 Term

Duties

The Graduate Teaching Assistant reports directly to the Instructor(s) responsible for the course. Specific duties 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;
• Videorecording laboratory demonstrations
• Editing videos and preparing online laboratory materials
• 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).

Skills and Abilities

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate student in good standing at the University of Saskatchewan
• Demonstrated experience (e.g., undergraduate or graduate coursework, research or industrial experience, experience with specific software packages) that is relevant to the specific class or laboratory
• Good English language oral and written communication skills
• Completion of the University of Saskatchewan online Laboratory Safety, WHMIS, and COVID-19 training courses

Ideal qualifications:

• MSc or PhD student in good standing in Mechanical Engineering with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills
• Previous experience as an instructor or teaching assistant
• Familiarity with specific equipment used in the laboratory (if applicable)

To apply for these positions

• Applications must be submitted online at THIS LINK.
• Inquiries can be directed to Janai Russell ([e-mail]).

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

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.