for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional LecturersTA399149- Winter 2027-ENGG*4460 Robotics SystemsTeaching Assistant Work AssignmentType of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:GTA, Unit 1Academic Unit:School of EngineeringSemester(s) of Assignment(s):Winter 2027This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:SomeCourse Number:ENGG*4460Course Name:Robotics SystemsCourse Format:In-PersonCourse Description:See Course CalendarOther Course Description or Assignment Information:Applicants may be invited to an interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for a least two references as additional evidence of subject area knowledge, teaching effectiveness, and other qualifications. The University of Guelph promotes a healthy campus. To guide you with questions you may have around vaccinations (including COVID-19), masking policies (which are currently paused), and other healthier choices to promote health on campus, please refer to the tips on the Healthy Campus webpage. Please also refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which is currently paused but may be un-paused should conditions warrant.20Level 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:YesNumber of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:0Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:0Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour)



Work Assignments:0Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:1Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:1Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnticipated Duties and Responsibilities:Orientation-TrainingPreparationStudent ConsultationConducting Labs/SeminarsMeetingInvigilating ExamsGradingQualificationsRequired Qualifications:The successful candidate will have:Successfully completed this course or one similarExcellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsAn enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teachingCompleted, up-to-date Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) trainingDemonstrated competence programming one or more industrial robotic systems (Kuka, Fanuc, CRS, ABB, etc.)Demonstrated competence using a current high-level programming language (C/C++, Java, etc.)Preferred Qualifications:Candidates meeting the required qualifications will be evaluated on the following criteria:Subject matter expertise, including forward and inverse kinematics, Jacobian, robotics path generation and dynamicsInterpersonal, communication,



and organizational skillsTeaching experienceTeaching effectivenessStrong laboratory experience related to course materialDays Required and WagesDays and Times Required:See WebadvisorPeriod of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):Other Posting InformationApplication Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):Tuesday, October 20, 2026Posting Email Contact:Hiring Contact Information:At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, protected and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [email protected]).The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

📌 Robotics Systems (Clarington)
🏢 University of Guelph
📍 Clarington