Topics in Computer Science I

University of Guelph; Guelph; Presencial; CAD 28.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Written communication

Verbal communication

In-person instruction

Lab/Exam support

Quantum computing concepts

Python

Qiskit

Jupyter Notebooks

Grading

Student consultation

Educación

Background in CS/Math/Physics

Herramientas

Python

Jupyter Notebooks

Qiskit

Descripción del empleo

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400809- Winter 2027-CIS*6650 Topics in Computer Science I

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Computer Science

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Yes

Course Number:

CIS*6650

Course Name:

Topics in Computer Science I

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The total number of assignments is a low estimate of the number of available appointments. The final number may be higher and it will depend on class enrolment at the time of assignment.

25

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

No

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required 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

Days Required and Wages

Must be available to complete TA duties as required until the end of the work period (May 7th, 2027). Must be available during scheduled in-person lectures (Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00–4:20 PM).

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date)

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment)

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day)

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact

Instructional Support Coordinator - [e-mail]

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.