SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
GRADUATE ASSISTANT (GA) & TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SUMMER 2024 TERM!
HOW TO APPLY
Fill out the online application (link at bottom of page) and upload required documents.
All positions and hours are subject to sufficient enrolment and budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12:01 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement, the School of Computer Science invites applications for Graduate Assistantship (GA) and Teaching Assistantship (TA) positions for the SUMMER 2024 term.
GA/TA employees are expected to make themselves available to report for all assigned duties, both in-person and on-campus. Most classes across the University are held face-to-face on campus or have a face-to-face component. Refer to the University’s current health and safety regulations.
Some positions are open to both GA’s and TA’s however GA applicants are given priority.
Each position can be comprised of a combination of any of the listed courses as needed. All courses are a 12-week duration (May 6, 2024 to August 31, 2024).
Note: The on-campus requirement may be subject to change, pending any University of Windsor announcements.
Assistants cannot commence their GA/TA duties until email confirmation of the approval of their contract is received from Human Resources (email titled Authorization to Commence GA/TA Duties).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
Successful applicants must be available to attend at the specified time of the course/lab/exams and to report for all assigned duties, which include both in-person and on-campus duties.
GA and TA appointments will be offered to qualified applicants in accordance with the criteria specified in Article 12:03 (for GA’s) and 12:04 (for TA’s) of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Successful applicants must meet all essential qualifications:
Successful completion of the course (80% minimum average) or demonstrated experience/knowledge in the subject matter (which will be determined by interview).
Must have a minimum cumulative average of 75%.
Must have a minimum major average of 80%.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Brightspace/Microsoft Teams experience: must be familiar with Brightspace and MS Teams or be able to acquire knowledge through training.
GA applicants must be registered full-time in a Computer Science graduate program (MSc or PhD).
Remote internet access requirements: must have access to a computer with reliable internet connection with video and audio capabilities.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS FOR THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Preferred qualifications will only be considered if there are 2 or more qualified applicants who meet the ‘required’ essential qualifications AND who are relatively equal based on the GA/TA criteria as per articles 12:03 (for GAs) or 12:04 (for TAs) of the CUPE 4580 collective agreement.
Preference for TA positions will be given to applicants registered in a Computer Science undergraduate program.
Completion of CTL GA/TA Academy workshop(s) is an asset.
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Brightspace Training completed.
NOTE 1 – GRADUATE STUDENT INFORMATION
- GA appointments cannot exceed 140 hours total for the SUMMER 2024 term period of May 6, 2024 to August 31,2024. Refer to Articles 12, 13, and 14 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement for eligibility details.
- Phase I Information: Graduate students must MAINTAIN FULL TIME REGISTRATION throughout the term and must be in good standing in the degree program to hold a GA position. Students who meet the Phase I tuition refund deadline for the SUMMER 2024 term are therefore NOT eligible to hold a GA in the same term. See Faculty of Graduate Studies Important Dates.
- Graduate assistants MUST APPLY EACH TERM by the application deadline, in accordance with Article 13: “With respect to those students who have applied for and been accepted for Assistantships, the Assistant will not be paid for any shortfall of hours at the end of their respective program, provided the University has satisfied its obligation to post available positions each term in writing and on the AAU website and to offer the minimum terms of support in accordance with Article 13:01 (a) & (b) and provided that the Assistant has applied in writing or via email by the application deadline for each term until they have received the minimum terms of support in accordance with Article 13:01 (a) & (b)”.
NOTE 2 – MAC GRADUATE STUDENT INFORMATION
- The Master of Applied Computing Program (MAC) is NOT an eligible program to support GA funded positions. Consequently, applicants registered in the MAC program will not be eligible for consideration.
NOTE 3 – UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION
- The total number of hours of a TA appointment will depend on the number of applications received and is anticipated to be from 50 to 100 hours total per semester as per Article 14 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement. Note that Teaching Assistants cannot be employed for more than 100 TA hours per semester total. If you already hold or have applied for another TA position (in this or another department), note that the total combined hours for all TA appointments held in all departments cannot exceed 100 hours for the SUMMER 2024 term period from May 6, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
- Undergraduate students must be registered throughout the term and must be in good standing in the degree program to hold a TA position.
- International undergraduate students must be registered full-time and be in good standing to hold a TA position.
In pursuit of the University of Windsor’s Employment Equity Plan, members for the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions on any the above, please contact Monique Ritz, the School of Computer Science Graduate Secretary at: scsgata-app@uwindsor.ca
PROJECTED POSITIONS AND HOURS FOR SUMMER 2024 TERM
COMP 1000-1 KEY CONCEPTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
2 GA/TA positions projected – 280 hours
COMP 1047-91 COMPUTER CONCEPTS - END USERS
3 GA/TA positions projected – 420 hours
COMP 1400-1 INTRO: ALGORITHMS & PROGRAMMING I
4 GA/TA positions projected – 560 hours
COMP 1410-1 INTRO: ALGORITHMS & PROGRAMMING II
6 GA/TA positions projected – 747 hours
COMP 2057-91 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET
5 GA/TA positions projected – 700 hours
COMP 2067-95 PROGRAMMING FOR BEGINNERS
6 GA/TA positions projected – 840 hours
COMP 2077-91 PROBLEM SOLVING & INFO: INTERNET
1 GA/TA positions projected – 140 hours
COMP 2097 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR END USERS
8.5 GA/TA positions projected – 1167 hours
COMP 2120-1 OBJECT - ORIENTED PROGRAM USING JAVA
3 GA/TA positions projected – 420 hours
COMP 2540-1 DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS
3 GA/TA positions projected – 420 hours
COMP 2560-1 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
3 GA/TA positions projected – 420 hours
COMP 2650-1 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE 1 - DIGITAL DESIGN
4 GA/TA positions projected – 560 hours
COMP 2707-91 ADVANCED WEBSITE DESIGN
2 GA/TA positions projected – 233 hours
COMP 3057-91 CYBER-ETHICS
1 GA/TA positions projected – 140 hours
COMP 3220-95 OBJECT-ORIENTED SOFTWARE ANALYSIS/DESIGN
4 GA/TA positions projected – 560 hours
COMP 3300-1 OPERATING SYSTEMS FUNDAMENTALS
4 GA/TA positions projected – 560 hours
COMP 3340-95 WORLD WIDE WEB INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
4 GA/TA positions projected – 560 hours
COMP 3670-95 COMPUTER NETWORKS
4 GA/TA positions projected - 560 hours
COMP 8117-1 ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TOPICS
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8117-2 ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TOPICS
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8157-1 ADVANCED DATABASE TOPICS
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8157-2 ADVANCED DATABASE TOPICS
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8157-3 ADVANCED DATABASE TOPICS
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8157-4 ADVANCED DATABASE TOPICS
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8207-1 EMERGING PARADIGMS IN COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8347-1 INTERNET APPLICATION/DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8347-2 INTERNET APPLICATION/DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8347-3 INTERNET APPLICATION/DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8347-4 INTERNET APPLICATION/DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8347-5 INTERNET APPLICATION/DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8547-1 ADVANCED COMPUTING CONCEPTS
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8547-2 ADVANCED COMPUTING CONCEPTS
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8567-1 ADVANCED SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8567-2 ADVANCED SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8567-3 ADVANCED SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8567-4 ADVANCED SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING
1 GA/TA position projected – 140 hours
COMP 8677-1 NETWORKING & DATA SECURITY
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8677-2 NETWORKING & DATA SECURITY
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8677-3 NETWORKING & DATA SECURITY
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8677-4 NETWORKING & DATA SECURITY
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8677-5 NETWORKING & DATA SECURITY
1 GA/TA position projected – 105 hours
COMP 8967-1 PROJECT TRAINING
3 GA/TA positions projected – 403 hours
APPLICATION LINK: SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE ONLINE GA/TA APPLICATION