Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant MCG3130

5 days ago

Québec QC, Québec Municipalité Régionale, QC; Capitale-Nationale; Québec Province, Canada University of Ottawa Full-time

Support Dynamics of Machinery teaching at the University of Ottawa Main Campus through in-person labs, student consultation, and mechanical engineering knowledge. Work occurs during the 2027 Winter Semester.

This Teaching Assistant position supports course supervisor Ahsan Faraz Ahmed in MCG3130, Section A. Two positions cover 130 total hours from January 1 to April 30, 2027. Duties include weekly dissection labs, equipment setup, student consultation, marking, and proctoring, with allocation specified by the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct weekly Dynamics of Machinery dissection labs
  • Set up equipment for scheduled laboratory activities
  • Provide consultation to enrolled students
  • Mark coursework and proctor the final exam
  • Provide teaching assistance to the course supervisor

Requirements:

  • Successfully complete undergraduate mechanical engineering courses
  • Demonstrate exceptional Free Body Diagram knowledge
  • Understand engineering mechanics, materials, and manufacturing processes
  • Work effectively with basic hand tools
  • Communicate excellently and remain available in person

Apply mechanical engineering knowledge, laboratory skills, communication, and availability to support MCG3130 students throughout the Winter 2027 session.