OPEN - APSC 101/199 In class support- Fall term 2026
Posted on June 3, 2026
All academic assistants are invited to apply for an Academic Assistantship at APSC 101/199.
The course provides students with the required communication skills necessary to be successful as students in the Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. These skills include the ability to present technical information in a professional context.
This is an AA position available in the Fall 2026 term. This position will provide support to the instructor in the in-class studios and mentorship to APSC 101 teams. There are 4 two-hour Studios most weeks. The AA contract will be for 60 to 120 hours depending on the number of sections assigned.
The role of this position is to help manage classroom activities for about 12 teams in the studio, observing their work in the studio and receiving updates from the team. This role will assist students with how to take good notes in the class, resolving technical problems and teaming concerns.
Assignment duties may include leading the classroom activities, managing classroom technology, answering student emails and inquiries, grading and proctoring.
The employability skills that will be considered complementary to this position include:
Communication and presentation skills
Teamwork abilities
Confidence
Ability to work with others as well as independently
Self-motivation, initiative
Time management skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Supervisory experience
Experience working with students who do not have English as a first language is an asset
Formal education in engineering, or familiarity with engineering practice, is an asset
Course Learning Outcomes Include:
Organize information in structured (report) writing with paragraphs, sections, and transitions.
Support statements and conclusions with evidence and acknowledge limitations and uncertainties.
Use appropriate vocabulary and language for a specific audienc