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Graduate Student Assistant - School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
103S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences - Faculty of Science
Position:
Graduate Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 12 hours per week
Salary:

$19.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

January 2021 to April 2021

The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences is seeking applications for a Graduate Student Assistant in Computer Science. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The primary duty would be grading assignments in one or both of the following courses:

CS-2620 Comp Programming Languages

This course examines the principal features of major types of programming languages, including procedural, logical, functional and object-oriented languages. Features include parameter-passing mechanisms, control structures, scope, and binding rules. Each language type is illustrated by considering a specific language.

MCS-3320 Theory of Computing

This course introduces automata theory, formal languages and computability. Topics include: finite automata; regular expressions; regular, context-free, and context-sensitive languages; computability models; algorithmic decidable and undecidable problems.

  • The successful applicant may also be required to provide online assistance to students enrolled in the associated courses in the form of responding to student questions and monitoring discussion boards

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicants should have completed an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field, and be currently enrolled in a graduate program.  In addition, applicants should have
  • Completed an undergraduate course in comparative languages with a grade of over 70% and have a good knowledge of C, C++, PHP, Fortran, Pascal, COBOL, Ada, Perl, Prolog, Lisp and Scheme

And/Or

  • Completed an undergraduate course in the theory of computing with a grade of at least 85%

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.