Hello BCOMP Students,

Winter 2025 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) positions have been posted. If you are considering being a teaching assistant, please prepare a resume and head to https://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/teaching-assistant. Applications close on October 22nd, 2024.

Below is a tentative listing of all of the UTA positions that we will likely be hiring for:

• CIS*1050*DE (Web Design and Development)
• CIS*1200*DE (Introduction to Computing)
• CIS*1500 (Introduction to Programming)
• CIS*2170 (User Interface Design)
• CIS*2250 (Software Design II)
• CIS*2500 (Intermediate Programming)
• CIS*2750 (Software Systems Development and Integration)
• CIS*2910 (Discrete Structures in Computing II)

Things to Remember:

• Check the qualifications of the position you are applying for.

• Read the posting carefully, it may include instructions or request that you include certain things in your application.

• Ensure you are applying to UTA Positions ONLY. You cannot be considered for GTA positions if you are an undergraduate, and your application will not be considered.

• INCLUDE YOUR TRANSCRIPT IN YOUR APPLICATION. If a position requires a certain grade, it is up to you, as the applicant, to demonstrate that you meet that qualification. If you do not include your transcript, you may not be considered. A copy of your unofficial transcript can be obtained from WebAdvisor.

• You MUST apply online – we cannot accept applications by email.

How to Apply:

If this will be your first time applying to be a teaching assistant, you will have to set up your profile information, which will auto-populate some of the fields in your application material. After that, you can apply to be a UTA for any course listed as a UTA work assignment.

Clicking on the Posting ID (far-left column in the table located on the page linked above) will provide you with the full description of the job, as well as any requirements we are looking for in potential candidates for the position.

When applying, please remember to include the following information:

• The application material (as noted in the postings at the link above)
• Attach a PDF document that is a combination of both your resume and your unofficial transcript. Only one document can be uploaded with your application.
• These two pieces of information, alongside the application material, will collectively be used by the Hiring Committee to assess your qualifications (academic and professional), competence, capability, skill and ability, and prior relevant experience, as per the Collective Agreement. 
• If you are applying for a position and have taken relevant courses outside of the University of Guelph or have been employed at a job related to the topics covered in the course, remember to include this in your application along with a short description of the course or job.

For any questions regarding the process, please contact Lauren King, the Instructional Support Coordinator for SoCS, at teachingsupport@socs.uoguelph.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can’t I see the “apply” button?”

The “apply” option is only visible when you are logged in. Please ensure that you have logged in (and completed your profile if this is your first time using the site) and refresh the page to see the “apply” button.

“I submitted my application but I need to change something! What do I do?”

If you need to update your application for a specific posting, you can apply again with the updated information. If you apply multiple times for the same position, we will use the most recent application information that was provided when assessing your candidacy. 

“How do I attach my transcript?”

The system can only accept one attachment per application. Please combine all relevant documents (such as transcript, cover letter, and resume) into one PDF and upload. Please do not submit the documents separately by applying multiple times.

“Did you receive my application?”

Applicants should receive a confirmation email shortly after applying. If you do not receive a confirmation email of your application within an hour, please apply again. If you apply multiple times and do not receive any confirmation emails, please contact the department at teachingsupport@socs.uoguelph.ca.

“I can only select one file, but I have multiple files to submit. What do I do?”

The system can only accept one attachment per application. Please combine all relevant documents into one PDF and upload. Please do not submit the documents separately by applying multiple times.

Regards,

Lauren King

Instructional Support Coordinator

School of Computer Science

Reynolds Building, Room 1112

519-824-4120 Ext. 54356