Support First Year Engineering activities : tutoring students in labs, tutorials and one-on-one; marking exams and assignments; hiring and management of First-Year Tutors; operation of the Multimedia and WEEF Labs.
Responsibilities
Tutor first year students
Tutor students in labs, tutorials and one-on-one using knowledge of programming, electric circuits, and chemistry
Tutor students in one or more of the following areas : algebra, calculus, electromagnetics, and physics
Management of First-Year Tutors and mentoring of others
Hire, manage, schedule and evaluate teaching assistants
Mentor First-Year Tutors
Mentoring other staff members, depending on the level of the incumbent
Support first year operations
Develop solution sets and marking schemes for assignments, exams and reports
Grade student submissions in electromagnetics, electric circuits and programming
Archive grades and course materials
Train students on the use of various laboratory equipment
Schedule classes and timetables
Organize help sessions for students
Proctor exams
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a closely related discipline, or equivalent work-related experience
Some experience in a teaching or engineering environment is an asset
Supervisory experience in a technical environment is preferred
Engineering experience and eligibility for licensing as a professional engineer in Ontario are assets
Solid background in the areas of computer programming, electric circuits and chemistry
Strong background in first year engineering algebra, calculus, electromagnetics and physics
Exceptional ability to tutor and instruct students in first year engineering courses
Excellent organizational, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to build strong mentoring relationships for tutoring and advising engineering students
Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy and demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to learn quickly and to work independently with a minimum of supervision and in a team environment
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Advanced knowledge ofa number of procedural and object-oriented programming languagescommonly available hardware and software embedded systemsanalog and digital electrical measurement laboratory equipment
Specific knowledge and ability required will depend on the staff member’s USG grade