Required Qualifications:
• As per the Collective Agreement, must be enrolled as a University of Guelph Undergraduate student in the Fall 2024 semester.
• Must have credit for CIS*2430 or equivalent and in at least semester 5 of university
• Available to attend scheduled office hours and weekly meetings throughout the entire semester.
• Available to moderate online forums and respond to email as assigned by the instructor.
• Excellent English writing skills to facilitate effectively critiquing student assignments in written English.
• Must be available for at least 3 different lab sections to facilitate scheduling and instructional coverage in case of illness. Lab times are shown. Indicate your availability as part of your application.
• Monday 8:30am
• Monday 12:30pm
• Tuesday 8:30am
• Tuesday 3:30pm
• Wednesdays 11:30am
• Thursdays 9:30am
• Friday 12:30pm
• Demonstrated prior experience communicating computer science concepts to students, both in written form and verbally.
• Experience with git
• Experience with test harnesses and test suites, including Junit.
• Demonstrated development experience using the Java programming language and an OO paradigm.
• Proficiency in use of Linux using command-line tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency with java build tools such as maven or gradle
• Given the shift towards online and hybrid course structures, all teaching assistants are required to maintain an internet connection strong enough to perform the duties required of their position during the duration of their contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous successful TA experience supporting CIS*2430 (Object-Oriented Programming).
• Significant prior experience with test driven development and junit.
• Experience with GitLab.
• Experience with Gradle
• Experience using Docker desktop to run docker containers
• Experience using Jupyter or JupyterLab
• Experience using help desk systems
• Experience installing software on Windows OS, including modification of environment variables
• Experience installing software on MacOS with homebrew
• Applications that include the applicant's unofficial transcript will be preferred.
• Applications including a cover letter that specifically addresses the requirements of this job posting will be preferred.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures with respect to Accessibility, Harassment, Mental Health, Examinations, etc.
• Mature communication style that fosters respect and problem solving