GRADUATE ASSISTANT (GA) & TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE FALL 2023 TERM

DEADLINE DATE: SUNDAY JULY 9TH, 2023 AT 11:59 PM (EST)

 

All positions and hours are subject to sufficient enrolment and budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12:1 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement, the School of Computer Science invites applications for Graduate Assistantship (GA) and Teaching Assistantship (TA) positions for the FALL 2023 term.

 

All FALL 2023 courses and labs will be on campus (including some Distance Education courses that may require on-campus office hours).  All GA/TA employees must make themselves available and must be available for all assigned duties, both on-campus and online as required.

 

The University of Windsor health and safety protocols and public health and safety regulations that are in place must be observed for any face-to-face or on-campus duties required to support FALL term 2023 courses.

 

Note: The on-campus requirement may be subject to change, pending any University of Windsor announcements.

 

Some positions are open to both GAs and TAs; however, GA applicants are given priority.  

 

Each GA position is expected to be for a total of 140 hours. A limited number of GA positions may be available for fewer hours.   GA appointments cannot exceed 140 hours total for the FALL 2023 term period September 1, 2023 to December 30, 2023. Refer to Articles 12, 13, and 14 of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement for eligibility details.  

 

The total number of hours of a TA appointment will depend on the number of applications received and is anticipated to be 75-100 hours per position.  Note that Teaching Assistants can be employed for no 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 FALL term period from September 1, 2023 to December 30, 2023.

 

Each position can be comprised of a combination of any of the listed courses as needed.

Most positions are 12-week duration (September 1, 2023 to December 30, 2023), except the two 6-week courses highlighted/underlined below.

 

6 GATA positions projected - 840 hours

 

6 GATA positions projected - 840 hours

 

6 GATA positions projected - 840 hours

 

COMP-1047-30 Computer Concepts for End Users - Distance Education                                         

3 GATA positions projected – 420 hours

 

COMP-1047-91 Computer Concepts for End Users - Distance Education                                         

5 GATA positions projected – 700 hours

 

7 GATA positions projected – 980 hours

 

2.5 GATA positions projected - 350 hours

Intersession - 6 week – September 1 – October 30th

 

6 GATA positions projected - 840 hours

 

5 GATA positions projected – 700 hours

 

1.5 GATA positions projected – 210 hours

Fall - 6 week- October 27 – December 30

 

8.5 GATA positions projected – 1190 hours

 

7 GATA positions projected – 980 hours

 

1.5 GATA positions projected – 210 hours

 

5 GATA positions projected – 700 hours

 

7 GATA positions projected – 980 hours

 

5 GATA positions projected – 700 hours

 

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

COMP-2540-1 Data Structures & Algorithms  

6 GATA positions projected – 840 hours

 

COMP-2540-2 Data Structures & Algorithms  

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

5 GATA positions projected – 700 hours

 

3 GATA positions projected – 420 hours

 

8 GATA positions projected – 1120 hours

 

6 GATA positions projected – 840 hours

COMP-2707-91 Advanced Website Design, Construction and Deployment - Distance Education 

2 GATA positions projected – 280 hours

 

1 GATA positions projected – 140 hours

 

0.5 GATA positions projected – 70 hours

 

2 GATA positions projected – 280 hours

 

5 GATA positions projected – 700 hours

 

5 GATA positions projected – 700 hours

 

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

2 GATA positions projected – 280 hours

 

2 GATA positions projected – 280 hours

 

2 GATA positions projected – 280 hours

 

2 GATA positions projected – 280 hours

 

3.5 GATA positions projected – 490 hours

 

2 GATA positions projected – 280 hours

 

1 GATA position projected – 140 hours

 

1 GATA position projected – 140 hours

 

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

3 GATA positions projected – 420 hours

 

1 GATA position projected – 140 hours

 

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

3 GATA positions projected – 420 hours

 

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

4 GATA positions projected – 560 hours

 

GA and TA appointments shall be offered in accordance with the criteria specified in Article 12:03 and 12:04, of the CUPE 4580 Collective Agreement.  

 

Successful completion of the course (80% minimum average) or demonstrated experience/knowledge in 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/Teams experience: Must be familiar with Brightspace and MS Teams or be able to acquire knowledge through training.  
GA applicants must be registered in a Computer Science graduate program. 
Remote internet access requirements: Must have access to a computer with a 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 applicants who meet the required essential qualifications and who are relatively equal based on the criteria as per articles 12:03 or 12:04 of the CUPE 4580 collective agreement. 

·       Preference for TA positions will be given to applicants registered in a Computer Science program.  

·       Completion of CTL GA/TA Academy workshop (s) is an asset.

·       Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Brightspace Training completed.

A)      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 FALL 2023 term are therefore not eligible to hold a GA in the same term. See Faculty of Graduate Studies Important Dates. 

 

B)      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 e-mail by the application deadline for each term until they have received the minimum terms of support in accordance with Article 13:01 (a) & (b)."  

 

C)      MAC information: The Master of Applied Computing Program (MAC) is not an eligible program to support GA-funded positions. Consequently, applications from students registered in the MAC program will not be eligible for consideration. 

 

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.   

 

Please familiarize yourself with the most current University of Windsor Safe Return to Campus – COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Applicants must adhere to all campus safety requirements in effect.

 

“In pursuit of the University of Windsor’s Employment Equity Plan, members from 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 of the above, please contact the School of Computer Science Graduate Secretary at: SCSGATA-APP@uwindsor.ca