Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 4,800 - 6,400; Part time

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan invites qualified graduate students to apply for Teaching Assistant positions in the College of Engineering. The TA will support courses through marking, tutorials, and lab assistance, with responsibilities including coordinating communications and recording grades.

Positions are on campus for the 2026-2027 Regular Session, January 2 to April 30, 2027, with 1 to 12 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be an active registered graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan.
• Demonstrated experience relevant to the class or laboratory.
• Good English language oral and written communication skills.
• Completion of University Safety and WHMIS training courses.

Responsibilities

• Marking assignments, labs, quizzes and exams.
• Hold tutorials or staffing a Help Desk for students.
• Assist with course administration and record grades.
• Demonstrate or assist with lab demonstrations and videorecording.

Skills

English communication

Active graduate student

Education

Graduate student at University of Saskatchewan

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering

In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, you will report 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).

These positions will be in-person. Successful candidates are expected to be on campus for the duration of the appointment. Your general location of work will be in the College of Engineering and you will report to the respective course instructor.
Required Number of Hours: 1 to 12 hours per week (course dependent)
Duration of Employment: 2026-2027 Regular Session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: see list
Start and End Dates: January 2 to April 30, 2027

Courses requiring Teaching Assistants:

GE 213 – Mechanics of Materials

GEOE 380 – Mine Ventilation

ME 215 – Fluid Mechanics I

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 476 – Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics

ME 490 – Design of Fluid Power Circuits

ME 491 – Thermal Systems Design

ME 492 – Materials in Engineering Design

ME 495 – Industrial Design Project

ME 328 Lab – Review of Electrical Concepts

ME 328 Lab – Metallurgy of 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.

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

You must be an active registered graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan.

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 Laboratory Safety and WHMIS 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)

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to [e-mail]

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

Department: Mechanical Engineering
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026
Number of Openings: 50
Work Location:On Campus

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