TA295019- Fall 2024-CIS*2430 Object Oriented Programming

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
UTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
School of Computer Science
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2024
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
N/A
Course Details
Course Number: 
CIS*2430
Course Name: 
Object Oriented Programming
Course Format: 
In-Class
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.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
330
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
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
May be required to complete departmental TA training. Further information will be provided upon hiring.
Qualifications
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
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See duties and qualifications above, as well as WebAdvisor for lecture and lab days and times. Unless otherwise specified, all labs and lectures are face to face for the Fall 2024 semester.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 3, 2024 to December 20, 2024
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
UTA $30.28/hr effective 2024/25
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
socspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Lauren King, Instructional Support Coordinator - teachingsupport@socs.uoguelph.ca

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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: president@cupe3913.on.ca).