Web Design and Development

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in the School of Computer Science. Roles involve supporting CIS1050: Web Design and Development through online office hours, grading, and student consultations.

Successful applicants must be enrolled for Winter 2027, able to manage online forums and communicate complex programming concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in the Winter 2027 semester.
• Must be available to support scheduled office hours virtually and moderate online forums, as assigned by the instructor.
• Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique student assignments in writing.
• The ability to communicate advanced programming concepts to students effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Considerable experience writing code using HTML and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Excellent writing

Programming concepts

HTML/CSS

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400804- Winter 2027-CIS*1050*DE Web Design and Development

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*1050*DE

Course Name:

Web Design and Development

Course Format:

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.

750

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:

Yes

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
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Other Duties Described

Office hours will be provided to students online.NOTICE: The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in the Winter 2027 semester.
• Must be available to support scheduled office hours throughout the entire semester (virtual) and be available to moderate online forums, as assigned by the instructor.
• Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique student assignments in writing.
• The ability to communicate advanced programming concepts to students effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Considerable experience writing code using HTML and CSS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience creating websites, either in HTML/CSS, or content management systems such as Wordpress.
• Knowledge of principles of design, with respect to webpage design.
• Ability to answer student queries, and manage an online forum.
• Ability to grade assignments, and use online Courselink rubrics.
• Previous successful TA experience supporting this course.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

Must be available to complete TA responsibilities as needed until the end of the work assignment (May 7th, 2027).

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

Hiring Contact Information

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.