System Analysis and Design

Position: System Analysis and Design in Application
TA400737
- Winter 2027-CIS
* 3750 System Analysis and Design in Application

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
* 3750

Course Name:

System Analysis and Design in Application

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.

140

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

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

• Leading laboratory sessions and helping students during sessions.
• Must be available to moderate online forums, if applicable, as assigned by the instructor.
• Must be available to invigilate the weekly course quizzes.
• Must be available to support the scheduled labs and office hours throughout the semester, as allocated by the instructor of the course.
• May be required to complete departmental TA training. Further information will be provided upon hiring.

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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of requirements gathering, prototyping (e.g. paper prototyping and wire framing), use cases, user stories, and UML diagrams (e.g., class diagrams, sequence diagrams).
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience (UX), and a strong knowledge of the principles of design.
• Must have the ability to communicate computer science concepts (especially design principles and development processes) effectively, both in written form and verbally.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Must have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively critique student assignments in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous successful TA experience supporting CIS
  * 3750 (System Analysis and Design in Applications).
• Demonstrated experience with community-based projects and Community-Engaged Scholarship.
• Experience with multiple operating systems including OS/X, Linux, and Windows and Mac.
• Prior experience supervising or managing teamwork, or working in a large team environment.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse and inclusive teamwork environment.
• Prior experience with project management tools.
• Ability to develop online materials and quizzes using the Moodle platform or Course Link.

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,…