Mobile Computing

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

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
* 4030

Course Name:

Mobile Computing

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.

80

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

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties Described:

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 Winter 2027 and able to complete in-person responsibilities.
• Must have an advanced understanding of mobile app development tools, platforms, techniques, challenges, and constraints.
• Must have previous experience with mobile app development.
• Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique (in writing) student assignments.
• Must have the ability to communicate mobile development effectively, both in written form and verbally.
• Hold an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field, or have suitable practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous TA experience supporting CIS
  * 4030 or similar courses.
• Experience with Java and/or Kotlin programming.
• Experience with building Android applications.
• Experience with setting up and using the Android Studio environment.
• Experience with developing and releasing mobile applications.
• Experience with cross-platform mobile development (e.g., Flutter, React Native).
• Demonstrated knowledge of CIS
  * 4030 (Mobile Computing) subject area through course development or having recently taken a similar undergraduate or graduate course.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times

Required:

See duties and qualifications above, as well as Web Advisor for lecture and lab days and times. Must be available to complete TA duties as required until the end of the work period (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

Final date to receive applications (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Thursday, November 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Christine Harris, Instructional Support Coordinator - teac

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…