Posted on Nov 6, 2024
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship as a Communication Assistant for the course APSC 103 in Winter 2025. APSC 103 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems as they work directly with a community partner in addressing a specified need. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about APSC 103 here.
Assignment duties will include grading student projects from a communication perspective, entering the grades in OnQ and meeting with students to review their work and to provide feedback. Attendance at training sessions is mandatory. Marked assignments are expected to be completed and returned with relevant feedback within one week of the submission date. Marking guides will be provided and any necessary training will be incorporated.
Experience in Engineering communication is required. Preference will be given for experience in OnQ and workshop experience. Any relevant combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found here.
To Apply: Please fill out the application form here.
Completed applications should include:
Applicants may be asked to complete a writing assessment before interviews are offered.
Review of completed applications will begin after Nov.23, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen’s University.
Posted on Nov 6, 2024
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship for the course APSC 103 in Winter 2025. APSC 103 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems as they work directly with a community partner in addressing a specified need. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about APSC 103 here.
Typically, Project Managers for APSC 103 are undergraduate students but for teams that are made up of upper year students we are looking for a Project Manager with more experience dealing with teams.
APSC 103 PM Responsibilities
Important notes:
PM Qualifications
A combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found here.
To Apply: Please fill out the application form here.
Completed applications should include:
Applicants may be asked to complete a writing assessment before interviews are offered.
Review of completed applications will begin after Nov.23, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen’s University.
Posted on November 5, 2024
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship (TA) in APSC 200/293 for Winter 2025.
The courses are related to design and communication, so strengths in these areas are strongly preferred. Graduate students from all engineering and applied science disciplines are welcome to apply, although some background in chemical engineering, engineering chemistry, geological engineering, or mechanical engineering would be advantageous.
TA duties will include assisting students during design and communication workshops, providing guidance and feedback to design project teams, marking assignments, reports and presentations, and entering grades. Any necessary training will be included in the TA assignment.
The employability skills that are considered important and that will be further developed by this position include:
Applicants chosen for an interview will be asked to complete a writing assessment, and successful applicants must have demonstrated the high level of technical communications and English proficiency required for these positions.
These TA contracts run Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2025. Remuneration is $41.14/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement). Total hours may range from 60-80 hours per term, depending on the assigned section and duties.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website at: https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
TAs will be assigned to a section and must be available in-person for the section’s two 2-hour weekly workshop times shown below (although both of the times will not always run every week). We will attempt to assign TAs to a section of their discipline or preference, but this is not always possible due to multiple scheduling constraints. Therefore, please indicate in the online application form all of the following section numbers (200, 201, 202, 203, 204) which fit within your timetable (even if they do not match your discipline). If you are at present uncertain about some of your availability, you can provide details at the end of your online application form:
Workshop times
| Section | Dept | Day | Winter workshop times | Status |
| 200 | CHEE/ENCH | Tues | 12:30-2:30pm | CLOSED |
| Thur | 12:30-2:30pm | CLOSED | ||
| 201 | CHEE/ENCH | Tues | 9:30-11:30am | CLOSED |
| Thur | 9:30-11:30am | CLOSED | ||
| 202 | GEOE | Tues | 9:30-11:30am | CLOSED |
| Thur | 9:30-11:30am | CLOSED | ||
| 203 | MECH | Mon | 11:30am-1:30pm | CLOSED |
| Wed | 12:30-2:30pm | CLOSED | ||
| 204 | MECH | Mon | 2:30-4:30pm | CLOSED |
| Wed | 2:30-4:30pm | CLOSED |
To apply:
Complete an online application form here:
https://forms.office.com/r/iupvCc5XhD
Within the form where indicated, upload a SINGLE pdf file with naming format "Firstname Lastname YourStudentNetID.pdf" which contains, in this order:
A review of completed applications will begin after Nov 18, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions not answered here can be directed to: apsc.200@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
APSC course calendar information
Posted on July 29, 2024
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in APSC 199.
The course provides students with the required communication skills necessary to be successful as students in the Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. These skills include the ability to present technical information in a professional context.
This is a Teaching Assistant position available in the Fall 2024 term. The position will support the in-class studios. There is one class Wed 7:30-8:30pm weekly during the Fall term. The TA contract will be for 40- 60 hours.
TA assignment duties may include leading the classroom activities, managing classroom technology, answering student emails and inquiries, grading and proctoring. There are also grading only positions that focus on communication and can be done remotely. Please indicate on the application form which position you are interested in.
The employability skills that will be considered complementary to this position include:
Course learning outcomes include:
Please complete the application here: https://forms.office.com/r/JFidtS3Wd4
Review of completed applications will begin after Aug 12th, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the full year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria.
Collective Agreement details can be found at:
https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
APSC 199 Engineering Communications 1 Units: 0.50
This course develops skills that are necessary to organize and present technical information in a professional context. It will develop skills relevant to technical and non-technical audiences, including effective argumentation, structure, concision, and vocabulary. Students will demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English relevant to engineering activities.
Posted on July 9, 2024
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in APSC 101.
The course focuses on engineering design, problem solving, and professional practice. You can read more about this module here. This is a TA position available in the Fall 2024 term.
This position will provide support to the instructor in the in-class studios. There are 4 two hour Studios every week. (Tues 10:30-12:30; Wed 10:30-12:30; 1:30-3:30pm; Wed 5:30-7:30pm.) The TA contract will be for 60 to 120 hours depending on the number of sections assigned.
TA assignment duties may include assisting students with problem solving, answering student emails and inquiries, assisting the instructor in managing the classroom activities and technology.
The employability skills that will be considered complementary to this position include:
Course topics include:
Please complete the application here: https://forms.office.com/r/M8sUDRLSdL
Review of completed applications will begin after July 22nd, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the full year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria.
Collective Agreement details can be found at:
https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
Completed applications should include:
Calendar information APSC 101 (Module 1):
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety, ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving. Examples and project topics are chosen to complement instruction in other first year courses, specifically including programming and graphics.
Fall term 2024 (Remote option)
Posted on July 8, 2024
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in APSC 101.
The course focuses on engineering design, problem solving, and professional practice. You can read more about this module here. This is a TA position available in the Fall 2024 term.
Individual contracts will be made depending on TA hours available for the individual and the duties required but will be approximately 40-60 hours for the term with marking between Sept -Dec.
TA assignment duties may include answering student emails and inquiries, marking assignments and exams, summarizing student grades for the instructor and posting on the Learning Management System. Any necessary training will be included in the assignment.
Technical skills and interests that will be considered an asset for this position include:
The employability skills that will be considered complimentary to the technical skills above and that will be further developed by this position include:
Course topics include:
Please complete an online application form here.
Review of completed applications will begin after July 22, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the full year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours availability.
Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria.
Collective Agreement details can be found at:
https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates being considered will receive a communication exercise to complete.
Calendar information APSC 101 (Module 1):
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement
solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It
develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and
communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety,
ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving.
Examples and project topics are chosen to complement instruction in
other first year courses, specifically including programming and
graphics.
Posted on July 11, 2024
*** TA opportunities for APSC 200/293 for the Winter 2025 term will be posted in November (for CHEE/ENCH, GEOE and MME sections) ***
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship (TA) in APSC 200/293 for Fall 2024.
The courses are related to design and communication, so strengths in these areas are strongly preferred. Graduate students from all engineering and applied science disciplines are welcome to apply, although some background in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering physics, or engineering mathematics would be advantageous.
TA duties will include assisting students during design and communication workshops, providing guidance and feedback to design project teams, marking assignments, reports and presentations, and entering grades. Any necessary training will be included in the TA assignment.
The employability skills that are considered important and that will be further developed by this position include:
Applicants chosen for an interview will be asked to complete a writing assessment, and successful applicants must have demonstrated the high level of technical communications and English proficiency required for these positions.
Fall term TA contracts run Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2024. Remuneration is $41.14/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement). Total hours may range from 60-80 hours per term, depending on the assigned section and duties.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website at: https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
TAs will be assigned to a section and must be available in-person for the section’s two 2-hour weekly workshop times shown below (although both of the times will not always run every week). We will attempt to assign TAs to a section of their discipline or preference, but this is not always possible due to multiple scheduling constraints. Therefore, please indicate in the online application form all of the following section numbers (200, 203, 204) which fit within your timetable (even if they do not match your discipline). If you are at present uncertain about some of your availability, you can provide details at the end of your online application form:
Workshop times
| Section | Dept | Day | Fall workshop times |
| 200 | CIVL | Tues | 1:30-3:30pm |
| Thur | 2:30-4:30pm | ||
| 203 | MTHE | Tues | 3:30-5:30pm |
| Thur | 12:30-2:30pm | ||
| 204 | ENPH | Tues | 12:30-2:30pm |
| Thur | 9:30-11:30am |
To apply:
Complete an online application form here:
https://forms.office.com/r/iupvCc5XhD
Within the form where indicated, upload a SINGLE pdf file with naming format "Firstname Lastname YourStudentNetID.pdf" which contains, in this order:
A review of completed applications will begin after July 28, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions not answered here can be directed to: apsc.200@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
APSC course calendar information
Posted on July 22 2024
All Graduate students are invited to apply for an TA as a Project Manager for Upper Year students for the course APSC 101 in Fall 2024. APSC 101 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems while learning the basics of Engineering design. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about this module here.
Typically Project Managers for APSC 101 are undergraduate students but for teams that are made up of upper year students we are looking for a Project Manager with more experience dealing with teams. Upper year students may be transfer students or students who have not passed the module previously.
APSC 101 (Module 1) PM Responsibilities
PM Qualifications
Any relevant combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required. Positions are 14 weeks in length and approx 60 hours per term. (Hours are dependant on the number of teams assigned)
Please apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/A3QyMEbzNB
Review of completed applications will begin after August 9 and continue until the position is filled.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website.
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates being considered will receive a communication exercise to complete. Questions not answered here can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
Calendar information APSC 101 (Module 1):
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement
solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It
develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and
communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety,
ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving.
Examples and project topics are chosen to complement instruction in
other first year courses, specifically including programming and
graphics.
Posted on July 8, 2024
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in APSC 101.
The course focuses on engineering design, problem solving, and professional practice. You can read more about this module here. This is a TA position available in the Fall 2024 term.
Individual contracts will be made depending on TA hours available for the individual and the duties required but will be approximately 40-60 hours for the term.
TA assignment duties will include providing support for students using Arduino IDE and/or SolidWorks and may include answering student emails and inquiries, reviewing discussion boards, marking of assignments, summarizing student grades for the instructor and posting on the Learning Management System. Any necessary training will be included in the assignment.
Technical skills and interests that will be considered an asset for this position include any combination of:
Course topics include:
Please complete an online application form here.
Review of completed applications will begin after July 22, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the full year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours availability.
Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria.
Collective Agreement details can be found at:
https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Calendar information APSC 101 (Module 1):
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement
solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It
develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and
communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety,
ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving.
Examples and project topics are chosen to complement instruction in
other first year courses, specifically including programming and
graphics.
Course Title: Statistics and Differential Equations
Course Code: APSC 275
Course Dates: Summer 2024 (May 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024)
Weekly Hours: Approx. 50 hours spread over 17 weeks
Positions: 1
Posting Date: April 10th, 2024
Application Deadline: April 18th, 2024
Position Description:
Graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in the Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, for the APSC 275 “Statistics and Differential Equations” course which is offered as part of the in-person summer college bridging program (more information available at https://smithengineering.queensu.ca/programs/bridge/index).
Course Description:
The course will discuss the application of linear differential equations with constant coefficients, and systems of linear equations with engineering applications. Additionally, the course will explore relevant data analysis techniques including graphical and statistical analysis and presentation of experimental data, random sampling, estimation using confidence intervals, linear regression, residuals and correlation.
Course Details:
This course involves synchronous in-person delivery from May 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024.
Expected Enrolment (subject to change): 15 students
Summer term classes begin Monday May 6th and end Friday July 26, 2024. The Summer term examination period is August 2-10, 2024.
A TA position is available for approximately 17 weeks in the Summer 2024 term. The exact number of hours allocated to the contract will be based upon the final enrollment (approx. 50 hours currently estimated over the term).
The course will be delivered in-person and applicants must be available on-campus in Kingston, Ontario. The course has the following sessions per week and the TA must be available to lead the labs and tutorials held as follows:
TA assignment duties will include delivery of labs and tutorials and may also include assisting students with problem solving, answering student e-mails and inquiries, assessment and feedback on student deliverables and exams, as well as posting marks and assisting with the course onQ site. The labs involve programming activities in the Python Language and applicants are expected to have proficiency in this programming language.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the full year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria.
Collective Agreement details can be found at:
https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
Completed applications should include:
Please forward your applications to Michaela Olesova in the Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at mo51@queensu.ca
Smith Engineering thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
Teaching Fellow APSC 135-Introductory Chemistry for Technology Students
Teaching Fellow APSC 275-Statistics and Differential Equations
Teaching Fellow APSC 210/293-Engineering Design and Practice
Teaching Fellow APSC 175-Calculus II
CLOSED: APSC 200/293 Engineering Design and Practice II/Engineering Communications TA – Winter 2024
Posted on November 7, 2023
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship (TA) in APSC 200/293 for Winter 2024.
The courses are related to design and communication, so strengths in these areas are strongly preferred. Graduate students from all engineering and applied science disciplines are welcome to apply, although some background in chemical engineering, engineering chemistry, geological engineering, or mechanical engineering would be advantageous.
TA duties will include assisting students during design and communication workshops, providing guidance and feedback to design project teams, marking assignments, reports and presentations, and entering grades. Any necessary training will be included in the TA assignment.
The employability skills that are considered important and that will be further developed by this position include:
Applicants chosen for an interview will be asked to complete a writing assessment, and successful applicants must have demonstrated the high level of technical communications and English proficiency required for these positions.
Winter term TA contracts run Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2024. Remuneration is $41.14/hour plus 7% benefits. Total hours may range from 60-80 hours per term, depending on the assigned section and duties.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website at: https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
TAs will be assigned to a section and must be available in-person for the section’s two 2-hour weekly workshop times shown below (although both of the times will not always run every week). We will attempt to assign TAs to a section of their discipline or preference, but this is not always possible due to multiple scheduling constraints. Therefore, please indicate in the online application form all of the following section (200, 202, 203, 204) which fit within your timetable (even if they do not match your discipline). If you are at present uncertain about some of your availability, you can provide details at the end of your online application form:
Workshop times
|
Section |
Dept |
Day |
Fall workshop times |
|
200 |
CHEE/ENCH |
Tues |
11:30-1:30 |
|
|
|
Fri |
2:30-4:30 |
|
202 |
GEOE |
Mon |
2:30-4:30 |
|
|
|
Wed |
2:30-4:30 |
|
203 |
MME A |
Tues |
2:30-4:30 |
|
|
|
Fri |
10:30-12:30 |
|
204 |
MME B |
Tues |
8:30-10:30 |
|
|
|
Fri |
2:30-4:30 |
To apply:
Complete an online application form here:
https://forms.office.com/r/RJqfwNAasS
Within the form where indicated, upload a SINGLE pdf file with name format "Firstname Lastname YourStudentNetID.pdf" which contains, in this order:
A review of completed applications will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions not answered here can be directed to: Amanda Thoo (a.thoo@queensu.ca) in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
Posted on Nov 27, 2023
Course Title: Inter-Disciplinary Projects
Course Code: APSC 401 (co-listed as ASCX 400)
Course Dates: Winter 2024 (January – April 2024)
Weekly Hours: Approx. 85 hours spread over 16 weeks
Positions: 1
Position Description:
Graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in the Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, for the APSC 401 “Inter-Disciplinary Projects” course (co-listed with the Faculty of Arts and Science as ASCX 400). APSC 401/ASCX 400 is a single term project-based course in which students from engineering, arts and science, commerce, and occupational therapy work together in multi-disciplinary teams on real-world projects for client partners (industry, government, not-for profit, academic). Core course learning objectives include design thinking, problem solving, team-work, project management, communication, and professional practice.
A TA position is available for 16 weeks in the Winter 2023 term. The exact number of hours allocated to the contract will be based upon the number of projects selected for the course (approx. 85 hours over the term). The course will be delivered in-person and applicants must be available on-campus in Kingston, Ontario. The course has two sessions per week, on Monday (18:30 – 21:30) and Thursday (18:30 – 19:30).
TA assignment duties may include assisting students with problem solving on their specific projects, mentoring student groups, answering student emails and inquiries, assisting or leading tutorials, assessment and feedback on student reports, memos and presentations, as well as posting marks and assisting with the course OnQ site. Any necessary training will be provided as needed. Skills and experience that will be considered assets for this position include:
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the full year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria.
Collective Agreement details can be found at:
https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
Completed applications should include:
Please forward your applications to Michaela Olesova in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at mo51@queensu.ca
Smith Engineering thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
Calendar information for the course:
APSC 401 Interdisciplinary Projects W | K4.5
Lecture: Yes
Lab: No
Tutorial: Yes
Multidisciplinary teams of engineering, commerce, law, science, social science, and humanities students, as appropriate, undertake consulting projects with industrial, government, and not-for-profit clients. Typical project types include social innovation, process improvement, business strategy/marketing, environmental, start-ups, blue-sky, or a combination of topics which are selected based on societal and industry interests. This is a winter term course, but students will meet with their teams and client at the end of the fall term. Following a phase of self-directed problem and scope definition, students will execute their projects in groups, guided by experienced professionals. Students will receive formal training in project management, effective teaming, client interaction, and communication in professional environments. Students interact regularly with clients at a technical and management level. The course concludes with a comprehensive report and presentation to the client. Participation in the course is by selection. Students must apply for admission into the course by providing a copy of their resume, unofficial transcript, and a cover letter substantiating their interest in the course. This course is co-taught with instructors teaching the equivalent courses in other Faculties.
PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of 3rd year core courses and permission of the instructor.
Posted on Nov 14, 2023
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship as a Communication Assistant for the course APSC 103 in Winter 2024. APSC 103 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems as they work directly with a community partner in addressing a specified need. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about APSC 103 here.
Assignment duties will include grading student projects from a communication perspective, entering the grades in OnQ and meeting with students to review their work and to provide feedback. Attendance at training sessions is mandatory. Marked assignments are expected to be completed and returned with relevant feedback within one week of the submission date. Marking guides will be provided and any necessary training will be incorporated.
Experience in Engineering communication is required. Preference will be given for experience in OnQ and workshop experience. Any relevant combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found here.
To Apply: Please fill out the application form here.
Completed applications should include:
Applicants may be asked to complete a writing assessment before interviews are offered.
Review of completed applications will begin after Nov.23, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen’s University.
Posted on Nov 14, 2023
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship for the course APSC 103 in Winter 2024. APSC 103 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems as they work directly with a community partner in addressing a specified need. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about APSC 103 here.
Typically, Project Managers for APSC 103 are undergraduate students but for teams that are made up of upper year students we are looking for a Project Manager with more experience dealing with teams.
APSC 103 PM Responsibilities
Important notes:
PM Qualifications
A combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found here.
To Apply: Please fill out the application form here.
Completed applications should include:
Applicants may be asked to complete a writing assessment before interviews are offered.
Review of completed applications will begin after Nov.23, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen’s University.
Posted on July 4, 2023
Engineering graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship for the APSC 480 “Multi-disciplinary Industry Engineering Design Project” course.
APSC 480 is a full-year project-based multidisciplinary capstone course with funded industry projects focusing on engineering design and innovation, problem solving, and professional practice in a “real-world” engineering context. TA positions are available for the combined Fall/Winter 23/24 terms, with 12 week contracts per term. Contracts will range from 60-75 hours per term, depending on number of assigned teams.
TA’s are expected to be available for in-person activities when required, although occasional meetings may be held remotely.
TA assignment duties may include assisting students with problem solving on their specific projects, answering student emails and inquiries, assisting or leading tutorials, assessment and feedback on student reports and presentations, as well as posting marks and assisting with the course onQ site. Any necessary training will be included in the assignment. Technical skills and interests that will be considered assets for this position include:
The employability skills that will be considered complementary to the technical skills above, and that will be further developed by this position include:
TA positions will be 12 weeks in length per term, for both fall and winter terms.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the full year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website.
To apply:
Complete an online application form here:
https://forms.office.com/r/wSP3CMXSP0
Within the form where indicated, upload a SINGLE pdf file with name format "Firstname Lastname YourStudentNetID.pdf" which contains, in this order:
A review of completed applications will begin after August 9, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled.
Smith Engineering at Queen's Office thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted. Questions not answered here can be directed to: Amanda Thoo (a.thoo@queensu.ca) in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
Calendar information for the course:
|
APSC 480 |
Multi-disciplinary Industry Engineering Design Project |
F/W |
K 9 |
Building on the design engineering fundamentals learned in APSC 381, the objective of this course is to further develop the student's design, innovation, and professional skills. Working in multi-disciplinary teams, students will engage in real-world design projects typically offered by industry based clients. While designing a product, process, or system, design processes will be applied from problem definition through validation of physical prototype or digital/mathematical models. Professional engineering skills such as communication, teamwork, project management, engineering economics, ethics, and safety will be integral to the projects. Accompanying lectures, exercises, tutorials, and guest speakers will augment the projects. (0/0/28/0/80)
Posted on July 4, 2023
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in APSC 101. The course focuses on engineering design, problem solving, and professional practice. You can read more about this module here. This is a TA position available in the Fall 2023 term.
This position will provide support to the instructor in the in class studios. There are 4 two hour Studios every week. (Tues 10:30-12:30; Wed 10:30-12:30; 1:30-3:30pm; Wed 5:30-7:30pm) The TA contract will be for 120 hours for the term if assigned to all 4 sections and would include training and preparation time and adjusted if less sections are assigned.
TA assignment duties may include assisting students with problem solving, answering student emails and inquiries, assisting the instructor in managing the classroom activities and technology.
The employability skills that will be considered complimentary to this position include:
Course topics include:
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website.
Review of completed applications will begin after July 18th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Completed applications should include:
Please complete the application here:
https://forms.office.com/r/g3bAQFckZH
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Calendar information APSC 101 (Module 1):
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement
solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It
develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and
communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety,
ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving.
Examples and project topics are chosen to complement instruction in
other first year courses, specifically including programming and
graphics.
Posted on July 4, 2023
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in APSC 101. The course focuses on engineering design, problem solving, and professional practice. You can read more about this module here. This is a TA position available in the Fall 2023 term.
Individual contracts will be made depending on TA hours available for the individual and the duties required but will be approximately 40-60 hours for the term with marking between Sept -Dec.
TA assignment duties may include answering student emails and inquiries, marking of assignments and exams, summarizing student grades for the instructor and posting on the Learning Management System. Any necessary training will be included in the assignment.
Technical skills and interests that will be considered an asset for this position include:
The employability skills that will be considered complimentary to the technical skills above and that will be further developed by this position include:
Course topics include:
Please complete an online application form here.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website.
Review of completed applications will begin after July 18th, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled.
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates being considered will receive a communication exercise to complete.
Calendar information APSC 101 (Module 1):
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement
solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It
develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and
communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety,
ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving.
Examples and project topics are chosen to complement instruction in
other first year courses, specifically including programming and
graphics.
Posted on July 4, 2023
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in APSC 101. The course focuses on engineering design, problem solving, and professional practice. You can read more about this module here. This is a TA position available in the Fall 2023 term.
Individual contracts will be made depending on TA hours available for the individual and the duties required but will be approximately 40-60 hours for the term.
TA assignment duties will include providing support for students using Arduino IDE and/or SolidWorks and may include answering student emails and inquiries, reviewing discussion boards, marking of assignments, summarizing student grades for the instructor and posting on the Learning Management System. Any necessary training will be included in the assignment.
Technical skills and interests that will be considered an asset for this position include any combination of:
Course topics include:
Please complete an online application form here.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website.
Review of completed applications will begin after July 18th, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled.
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Calendar information APSC 101 (Module 1):
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement
solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It
develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and
communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety,
ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving.
Examples and project topics are chosen to complement instruction in
other first year courses, specifically including programming and
graphics.
Posted on June 13, 2023
*** TA opportunities for APSC 200/293 for the Winter 2023 term will be posted in November (for CHEE/ENCH, GEOE and MME sections) ***
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship (TA) in APSC 200/293 for Fall 2023.
The courses are related to design and communication, so strengths in these areas are strongly preferred. Graduate students from all engineering and applied science disciplines are welcome to apply, although some background in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering physics, or engineering mathematics would be advantageous.
TA duties will include assisting students during design and communication workshops, providing guidance and feedback to design project teams, marking assignments, reports and presentations, and entering grades. Any necessary training will be included in the TA assignment.
The employability skills that are considered important and that will be further developed by this position include:
Applicants chosen for an interview will be asked to complete a writing assessment, and successful applicants must have demonstrated the high level of technical communications and English proficiency required for these positions.
Fall term TA contracts run Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2023. Remuneration is $41.14/hour plus 7% benefits. Total hours may range from 60-80 hours per term, depending on the assigned section and duties.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website at: https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/psac%20901-1/collective-agreements/MoAs/LoUs
TAs will be assigned to a section and must be available in-person for the section’s two 2-hour weekly workshop times shown below (although both of the times will not always run every week). We will attempt to assign TAs to a section of their discipline or preference, but this is not always possible due to multiple scheduling constraints. Therefore, please indicate in the online application form all of the following section (200, 203, 204) which fit within your timetable (even if they do not match your discipline). If you are at present uncertain about some of your availability, you can provide details at the end of your online application form:
Workshop times
|
Section |
Dept |
Day |
Fall workshop times |
|
200 |
CIVL |
Wed |
8:30-10:30am |
|
|
|
Fri |
3:30-5:30pm |
|
203 |
MTHE |
Tues |
4:30-6:30pm |
|
|
|
Thur |
1:30-3:30pm |
|
204 |
ENPH |
Wed |
3:30-5:30pm |
|
|
|
Fri |
9:30-11:30am |
To apply:
Complete an online application form here:
https://forms.office.com/r/kJexGFieR8
Within the form where indicated, upload a SINGLE pdf file with name format "Firstname Lastname YourStudentNetID.pdf" which contains, in this order:
A review of completed applications will begin after June 26th and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions not answered here can be directed to: Amanda Thoo (a.thoo@queensu.ca) in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
Posted on July 4 2023
All Graduate students are invited to apply for an TA as a Project Manager for Upper Year students for the course APSC 101 in Fall 2023. APSC 101 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems while learning the basics of Engineering design. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about this module here.
Typically Project Managers for APSC 101 are undergraduate students but for teams that are made up of upper year students we are looking for a Project Manager with more experience dealing with teams.
APSC 101 (Module 1) PM Responsibilities
PM Qualifications
Any relevant combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required. Positions are 14 weeks in length and approx 60 hours per term. (Hours are dependant on the number of teams assigned)
Please apply here:
https://forms.office.com/r/cdXhZTi03j
Review of completed applications will begin after July 18 and continue until the position is filled.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website.
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates being considered will receive a communication exercise to complete. Questions not answered here can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
Calendar information APSC 101 (Module 1):
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement
solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It
develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and
communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety,
ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving.
Examples and project topics are chosen to complement instruction in
other first year courses, specifically including programming and
graphics.
Posted on Nov 15, 2022
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship for the course APSC 100 in Winter 2023. APSC 100 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems as they work directly with a community partner in addressing a specified need. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about APSC 100 here.
Typically Project Managers for APSC 100 are undergraduate students but for teams that are made up of upper year students we are looking for a Project Manager with more experience dealing with teams.
APSC 100 Module 3 PM Responsibilities
PM Qualifications
Any relevant combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required. The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found here.
Please fill out the application form here.
Review of completed applications will begin after Nov 25 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Completed applications should include:
Applicants may be asked to complete a writing assessment before interviews are offered.
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
Posted on Nov 15, 2022
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship as an Assistant for the course APSC 100 in Winter 2023. APSC 100 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems as they work directly with a community partner in addressing a specified need. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about APSC 100 here.
TA assignment duties will include grading student projects from a communication perspective, entering the grades in onQ and meeting with students to review their work and to provide feedback. Attendance at training sessions is mandatory. Marked assignments are expected to be completed and returned with relevant feedback within one week of the submission date. Marking guides will be provided and any necessary training will be incorporated.
An expansion of responsibilities includes holding in-class tutorials in written communication skills, grading and marking assignments, administering attendance and grades, liaising with the course instructor, and other responsibilities the program lead may assign. The Communications module of APSC 100 delivers written and spoken communication skills workshops to first year engineers.
Experience in Engineering communications is required. Preference will be given for experience in onQ and workshop experience. Any relevant combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required. The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found here.
Please fill out the application form here.
Review of completed applications will begin after Nov 25 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Completed applications should include:
Applicants will be asked to complete a writing assessment before interviews are offered.
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen's.