Teaching Assistant IENG 2P03 Fall D2-3

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the IENG 2P03 Electric and Electronic Circuits course. Responsibilities include engaging with students, preparation, grading, and administrative duties. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in electrical circuits, familiarity with laboratory equipment, and proficiency in simulation software. This position offers competitive pay based on qualifications, with rates starting at $22.07/hr for undergraduates.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in electrical and electronic circuits, including circuit laws and analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation software like LTspice or Multisim.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled contact time with students.
• Prepare for classes, grade assignments, and attend lectures.
• Hold office hours and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong expertise in electrical and electronic circuits

Familiarity with laboratory equipment

Proficiency in circuit simulation software

Education

4-year honours degree or 3-year pass degree

Tools

LTspice

Multisim

PSpice

multimeters

oscilloscopes

function generators

power supplies

Job description

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 leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of career opportunities.

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Post End Date: August 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

Title of Course

IENG 2P03 Electric and Electronic Circuits

Compensation

Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator, and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to qualifications:

• Employees without a 4-year honours degree or 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $22.07/hr (effective Sept 1, 2024).
• Employees with a 4-year honours degree or 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $34.73/hr (effective Sept 1, 2024).
• Additional duties as part of a Teaching Assistant’s responsibilities will be compensated at the appropriate rate.

Duties

The duties align with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement, including scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom activities such as preparation, grading, proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in electrical and electronic circuits, including circuit laws, analysis techniques, AC/DC behavior, and nonlinear components like diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, and breadboards.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation software like LTspice, Multisim, PSpice, or equivalent.

Applications

Please include a cover letter and current resume. Senior applicants should provide their seniority date within the application questionnaire.

Further Information

Contact: Josie Zhao or Yousef Haj-Ahmad at the Department of Engineering.
Email: [e-mail]

Positions depend on course enrollment and budget approval.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions are available at http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/.

Academic terms: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Apr), Spring (May-Jul), Summer (Jul-Aug). Actual dates are on the Registrar’s timetable: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/.

Brock University offers flexible work arrangements as per our policy. All employees are expected to work on campus as needed.

Brock is committed to a respectful, equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Contact [e-mail] for disability-related accommodations.

Brock University does not use AI technology in recruitment. We thank all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Learn more at www.brocku.ca.