Job Description

July 19, 2024INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (BAND LEVEL 7)Department of Computer Science(Contractual Position to March 24, 2025)This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing dateAll qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE membersThe University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approvalDUTIESThe successful applicant will perform responsible work by assisting in the instruction of students, in the laboratory and/or tutorial portion of Undergraduate Computer Science courses. Duties include assisting in a structured laboratory environment for Computer Science core and non-core courses; assisting in the development of computer-aided instruction; assisting in the preparation of lab material; assisting in maintaining documentation; grading student work; holding regular office hours, including time in the Student Help Centre; assisting in the creation, modification, and/or updating of course Web/D2L pages; and performing other related duties as required.QUALIFICATIONSExperience (minimum 1 year) in assisting with the conduct of a Computer Science laboratory and/or tutorials; completion of an Undergraduate degree in Computer Science; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Extensive knowledge of topics in Logic and Discrete Mathematics, with application in Computer Science, is required (e.g., propositional and predicate logic, sets and other discrete structures, modular arithmetic, and basic counting). Knowledge of LINUX, Python, Java, C++, Assembly Language, algorithm development, and Windows in a networked PC environment is also required. Some knowledge of Verilog, HTML, XML, scripting languages, and MS-Office Suite would be considered an asset.SALARY $59,901 - $70,273 per annum (CUPE 1615)CLOSING DATE August 2, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NSTAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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