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:
Course learning outcomes include:
APSC 101/199 In-class support Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Remuneration is $32.30/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement).
Estimated time commitment will be 60 hours of work spread over the term.
Review of completed applications will begin after July 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Academic Assistants are governed by the Collective Agreement between the United Steelworkers and the University. The rate of pay is in accordance with Union Guidelines: See Collective Agreement
AI Disclosure: As part of the application process at Queen’s University, our recruitment system uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and confirm eligibility for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.
This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Calendar information:
APSC 101 Engineering Design & Practice Units: 3.20
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety, ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving. Examples and project topics are chosen to complement in other first year courses, specifically including programming and graphics. This course is integrated with APSC 199, and coordinated by the same instructors.
APSC 199 Engineering Communications 1 Units: 0.50
This course develops skills that are necessary to organize and present technical information in a professional context. It will develop skills relevant to technical and non-technical audiences, including effective argumentation, structure, concision, and vocabulary. Students will demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English relevant to engineering activities. This course is integrated with APSC 101, and coordinated by the same instructors.
Posted June 1, 2026
All academic assistants are invited to apply for an Academic Assistantship at APSC 101/199.
The course focuses on engineering design, problem solving, and professional practice. You can read more about this module here. This is an AA position available in the Fall 2026 term.
Individual contracts will be made depending on AA hours available for the individual and the duties required but will be approximately 40-80 hours for the term with marking between Sept -Dec.
Assignment duties may include answering student emails and inquiries, marking assignments and exams, summarizing student grades for the instructor and posting on the Learning Management System. Any necessary training will be included in the assignment.
Technical skills and interests that will be considered an asset for this position include:
The employability skills that will be considered complimentary to the technical skills above and that will be further developed by this position include:
Course topics include:
Academic Assistants are governed by the Collective Agreement between the United Steelworkers and the University. Remuneration is $32.30/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement).
APSC 101/199 Grading position Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Review of completed applications will begin after July 15, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.
AI Disclosure: As part of the application process at Queen’s University, our recruitment system uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and confirm eligibility for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.
This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates being considered will receive a communication exercise to complete.
Calendar information:
APSC 101 Engineering Design & Practice Units: 3.20
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety, ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving. Examples and project topics are chosen to complement in other first year courses, specifically including programming and graphics. This course is integrated with APSC 199, and coordinated by the same instructors.
APSC 199 Engineering Communications 1 Units: 0.50
This course develops skills that are necessary to organize and present technical information in a professional context. It will develop skills relevant to technical and non-technical audiences, including effective argumentation, structure, concision, and vocabulary. Students will demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English relevant to engineering activities. This course is integrated with APSC 101, and coordinated by the same instructors.
Posted on June 2, 2026
All academic assistants are invited to apply for an Academic Assistantship in APSC 101.
The course focuses on engineering design, problem solving, and professional practice. You can read more about this module here. This is an AA position available in the Fall 2026 term.
Individual contracts will be made depending on AA hours available for the individual and the duties required but will be approximately 40-60 hours for the term.
AA assignment duties will include providing support for students using Arduino IDE and/or SolidWorks and may include answering student emails and inquiries, reviewing discussion boards, marking of assignments, summarizing student grades for the instructor and posting on the Learning Management System. Any necessary training will be included in the assignment.
Technical skills and interests that will be considered an asset for this position include any combination of:
Course topics include:
Academic Assistants are governed by the Collective Agreement between the United Steelworkers and the University. Remuneration is $32.30/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement).
APSC 101 Prototyping Assistant/ Tech TA Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Review of completed applications will begin after July 15, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.
AI Disclosure: As part of the application process at Queen’s University, our recruitment system uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and confirm eligibility for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.
This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.
Completed applications should include:
The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Calendar information APSC 101 (Module 1):
APSC 101 Engineering Design & Practice Units: 3.20
This course develops the ability to conceive, design, and implement solutions in an engineering context via team-based design projects. It develops complex problem solving, teaming, critical thinking, and communication skills, and provides guidance in incorporating safety, ethical, economic, and social factors in engineering problem solving. Examples and project topics are chosen to complement in other first year courses, specifically including programming and graphics. This course is integrated with APSC 199, and coordinated by the same instructors.
Last updated: Jul 21, 2026