TA-ITI1120D

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Introduction to Computing I course (ITI1120D, Section D) during the Fall 2026 semester. The TA will be responsible for helping students in lab sessions, marking lab reports and assignments, providing consultations to students, and proctoring midterm and final exams. The role requires knowledge in problem-solving, algorithm design, elementary analysis of algorithms, discrete mathematics, Python programming, and the ability to explain basic computing concepts like Windows, text editors, and compilation. Good teaching skills and patience are essential for working with first-year students. The teaching method will be delivered in person. The number of positions and hours offered are subject to final course enrollment.

Requirements

Problem solving and algorithm design knowledge
Elementary analysis of the running time of iterative and recursive algorithms
Elementary discrete mathematics
Programming experience with Python programming language and libraries
Ability to explain Windows, text editors, terminal/shell, compilation
Good teaching skills and patience to work with first year students from many different faculties
Must be ready for an interview if considered for this position
If the responsibilities include DGD and/or TUT and/or LAB supervision or teaching, the applicant must be available for all of these.