for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional LecturersTA400809- Winter 2027-CIS*6650 Topics in Computer Science ITeaching Assistant Work AssignmentType of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:GTA, Unit 1Academic Unit:School of Computer ScienceSemester(s) of Assignment(s):Winter 2027This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:YesCourse Number:CIS*6650Course Name:Topics in Computer Science ICourse Format:In-PersonCourse Description:See Course CalendarOther Course Description or Assignment Information:The total number of assignments is a low estimate of the number of available appointments. The final number may be higher and it will depend on class enrolment at the time of assignment.25Level 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:NoNumber 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 ResponsibilitiesOrientation-TrainingOffice HoursPreparationStudent ConsultationConducting Labs/SeminarsMeetingsInvigilating ExamsGradingQualificationsRequired QualificationsMust be enrolled as a student in Winter 2027 and able to complete in-person responsibilitiesExcellent written communication skills, with the ability to critique mathematical solutions, Python code,



and scholarly research reports and provide constructive feedbackStrong verbal communication skills and the ability to explain quantum computing concepts clearly to diverse learners and support in-class programming and tutorial exercisesAvailability for assigned in-person office hours, staff meetings, course email monitoring, and CourseLink discussion-board support throughout Winter 2027Availability during scheduled in-person lectures (Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00–4:20 PM) to support exercises, proctor CourseLink quizzes, and assist with research presentations, as assignedAvailability to invigilate the in-person final examination and assist with grading assignments, quizzes, research papers, presentations, and the final examination using instructor-provided criteriaBackground in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field, with a solid foundation in algorithms, discrete mathematics, probability, and linear algebraWorking knowledge of complex vector spaces, inner and tensor products, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, unitary operators, and Dirac notation; ability to apply these to quantum states, gates, measurement, and entanglementKnowledge of quantum circuits, computational complexity, and core algorithms, including Grover search, the quantum Fourier transform, phase estimation, and Shor's algorithmProficiency in Python and Jupyter Notebooks, with practical Qiskit experience building, simulating, testing,



and debugging quantum circuits and algorithmsDays Required and WagesMust be available to complete TA duties as required until the end of the work period (May 7th, 2027). Must be available during scheduled in-person lectures (Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00–4:20 PM).Period 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)Thursday, November 12, 2026Posting Email ContactInstructional Support Coordinator - [email protected] 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.

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