tutor COMP 1010

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Manitoba on campus is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Seminar Leader for COMP 1010. The role involves supporting the instructor, tutoring groups and individuals, and preparing instructional materials for tutorials, labs, and seminars.

Applicants should have completed relevant academic studies, show empathy toward student needs, and demonstrate strong English skills. Preference given to those attending tutor training or who have training in tutoring.

Qualifications

• Completion of academic studies and experience which have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to assisting in the instruction of the course(s) assigned.
• An empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students.
• Effective skills in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Attends orientation, planning and coordinating meetings as may be scheduled for staff in the course.
• May be required to attend lectures and other sessions of instruction in the course.
• Consults with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s) for direction on assigned responsibilities.
• Prepares instructional material such as handouts, assignments, problem sets, tests, exams and presents to students in a variety of settings such as tutorials, laboratories, or seminars.
• Marks student work including the work submitted by students in the tutorial, lab or seminar for which she/he is responsible and the assigned portion of the work submitted by students in the course generally, e.g. the midterm exam, final exam or major project, the marking of which may be shared among the staff in a course under the employment supervisor responsible.
• Consults with students by maintaining regularly scheduled and posted times for such consultation and provides a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation if necessary.
• Such other related duties as may be assigned, e.g. development or adaptation of audio visual material, preparation of experiments, participation in field trips, etc.

Skills

Empathetic teaching

Effective English

Education

Completed academic studies appropriate to assisting in instruction

Job description

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Seminar Leader COMP 1010- CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students)

Extended Education

Job details:

Course: Introductory Computer Science 1 COMP 1010

Start date: October 12, 2026

End date: December 21, 2026

Work schedule: 0 to 5 hours per week

Expected total hours: 25 hours

Hourly rate: $21.82 per hour (plus vacation pay) for undergraduate students$24.29 per hour (plus vacation pay) for graduate students

Applicants will be expected to tutor small groups and individual students as requested: assist and encourage students to use available resources and to develop effective study techniques; attend professional development sessions; assess student's progress; and report to the tutor coordinator. Applicants must indicate relevant experience in their cover letter, include a list of 2 references in their CV. Preference will be given to candidates who plan to attend the tutor training session offered by the Academic Learning Centre, or who have the tutor-training course.

Key responsibilities:

• Attends orientation, planning and coordinating meetings as may be scheduled for staff in the course.
• May be required to attend lectures and other sessions of instruction in the course.
• Consults with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s) for direction on assigned responsibilities.
• Prepares instructional material such as handouts, assignments, problem sets, tests, exams and presents to students in a variety of settings such as tutorials, laboratories, or seminars.
• Marks student work including the work submitted by students in the tutorial, lab or seminar for which she/he is responsible and the assigned portion of the work submitted by students in the course generally, e.g. the midterm exam, final exam or major project, the marking of which may be shared among the staff in a course under the employment supervisor responsible.
• Consults with students by maintaining regularly scheduled and posted times for such consultation and provides a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation if necessary.
• Such other related duties as may be assigned, e.g. development or adaptation of audio visual material, preparation of experiments, participation in field trips, etc.
• - Occasional approved substitution for other members of the teaching or teaching support staff including the necessary related tasks.
• - May initiate or be required to initiate information to students identifying assignment problems or misinterpretations.

If you are an international student you must have a valid study permit which states that you are allowed to work on campus and you must be enrolled as a full-time University of Manitoba student for the duration of any appointment.

Qualifications:

• Completion of academic studies and experience which have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to assisting in the instruction of the course(s) assigned.
• An empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students.
• Effective skills in the English language.

Additional information:

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.