Job ID

78120

Job Title

TEACHING ASSISTANT (GROUP B) Fall Term 2026 - EngPhys

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/08/17

Job Type

Contractually Limited <12

Close Date

2026/08/28

Employee Group

CUPE Teaching Assistants

Favorite Job

Department

Engineering Physics

Full/Part Time

Part time

Salary Grade/Band

Classification B

Salary Range

$30.98 - $30.98 (hourly)

Job Code

001185

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

3.5 Months

Target Number of Openings

20

Hours per Week

10

Posting Details

Teaching Assistant Job Posting

Department/School/Unit: Engineering Physics Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3906 Unit #1

Wage Rate: $31.73; Eligible Class B only.

Date of Posting: See Mosaic dates

- Not all courses will be assigned teaching assistants as such decisions are subject to budgetary and enrolment considerations. Required courses with tutorial sections receive priority consideration.

** As defined by the applicable Undergraduate or Graduate calendar found at http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/registered/publications.html and http://graduate.mcmaster.ca/graduate-calendar .

Course #*

Course Title

# of TAs required

Term**

# of Hours

Projected Enrolment

(if available)

Supervisor

Anticipated Duties

(see below)

ENG PHYS 2CD4

Computational Mechanics: Dynamics up to 8

1

up to 130

180

M. Minnick

L, P, S, I, G, O

ENG PHYS 2E04

Analog and DIgital Circuits up to 9

1

up to 130

200

J Bradley

L,P, S, I, G, O

ENG PHYS 2NM4

Thermal Systems Design up to 1

1

up to 130

160

M Welland

L, P, S, I, G, O

ENG PHYS 3BA3

Circuits with Non-Linear and Active Components up to 2

1

up to 130

88

A Buijs

L, P, S, I, G, O

Anticipated Duties:

L

Leading Tutorials/Overseeing Laboratories/Field Trip Supervision

P

Preparation (Reading, Attending Lectures, Meeting with Instructor)

S

Student Consultation (Emails, Office Hours)

I

Invigilation

G

Grading (Marking, Entering Marks)

O

Other duties as assigned

Lecture/Laboratory/Tutorial Locations, Times and Days (if available): Please review the Undergraduate Course Timetable prior to applying/indicating your preferences, as TAs may be required to attend some classes. The timetable can be found at http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/enrol/class-search/ . Please note: “C” indicates core section, “L” indicates laboratory section,



“T” indicates tutorial section, “D” indicates day and “E” indicates evening.

Skills, Qualifications, Abilities and Experience – Required & Preferred:

Applicants must have successfully completed the course. Preference will be given to upper year Engineering Physics students.

Other Information***:

*** Departmental preferences such as special experience or competence required (e.g. registered in same program/Department, specific courses completed, grades in those courses), full-time or part-time student status, or restriction to applicants not holding an undergraduate degree.

For guarantee postings as per 13.02(g)(i): OR For additional postings as per 13.03(b):

Written preferences may be submitted to: ______________________ Applications submitted to: online through Mosaic

Preferences must be submitted by 4:30pm on: _________ ________ Application deadline: as indicated in Mosaic

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Please note: those who have not, at the time of application, been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) will be given priority consideration. Those who have already been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) at the time of application may nevertheless apply. Once the preference note above has been taken into account, applicants who have already been assigned 260 hours of Teaching Assistantship(s) may be offered the position,



but in order to accept such offer they must obtain and submit written approval to work such additional hours pursuant to section 2.4.3 of the SGS calendar in the case of graduate student applicants, and from the appropriate Department Chair in the case of undergraduate applicants.

Anticipated duties include

- Leading tutorials/overseeing laboratories/field trip supervision
- Preparation (reading, attending lectures, meeting with instructor)
- Student consultation (emails, office hours)
- Invigilation
- Grading (marking, entering marks)
- Other duties as assigned Please be aware that courses with labs and tutorials may require TA's to be on campus and in a classroom or lab

How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online and clearly outline which position you are applying for. If you are applying for more than one, please list your preferences in order of which course you would like the most. Your application MUST include your availability for the labs of the courses which are as follows:

2NM4 labs - Wed, Thurs, Fri 2:30-5:30pm

2CD4 labs - Wed, Thurs, Fri 2:30-5:30pm

2E04 labs - Mon, Tues, Wed 2:30 - 5:30pm

3BA3 labs - Wed, Thurs, Fri 2:30-5:30pm

Please also indicate the amount of hours per week you are willing to take on. The options are either 5 or 10.

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In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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