Posted on July 3, 2026
Graduate engineering and applied science students from all disciplines are invited to apply for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (TA) in APSC 200/293 for Fall 2026.
TA duties will include managing teams during design and communication workshops, providing guidance and feedback, assisting in teaming development, and grading deliverables. Any necessary training will be included in the TA assignment.
Candidates should have excellent engineering communication skills, both written and oral. The ideal candidate will also have proven leadership, time management, and interpersonal skills. Engineering design experience is a strong asset.
Fall term TA contracts run Sept 1-Dec 31, 2026. Typical contract hours may range from 70-85 hours per term, depending on assigned section, team size, and duties. Remuneration is $50.00/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement), and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found here.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University.
TAs will be assigned to a section and must be available in-person for BOTH of the section’s 2-hour weekly workshop times shown below. Please indicate in the application form all of the section numbers (203, 204) which fit within your timetable (even if they do not match your discipline).
If you are at present uncertain about some of your availability, you can provide details at the end of your online application form:
Workshop times
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Section |
Dept |
Day |
Workshop times |
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203 |
MTHE |
Tues Thurs |
10:30 – 12:30 12:30 – 2:30 |
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204 |
ENPH |
Tues Thurs |
2:30 – 4:30 9:30 – 11:30 |
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To apply:
Complete an online application form here:
APSC 200/293 TA Application - Fall 2026 – Fill out form
In the form, upload a SINGLE pdf file with naming format "Lastname Firstname YourStudentNetID.pdf" which contains, in this order:
Applicants chosen for an interview will be asked to complete a writing assessment.
Application reviews will begin after July 20th and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions not answered here can be directed to: apsc.200@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
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.
APSC course calendar information
Posted on July 3, 2026
Graduate engineering and applied science students from all disciplines are invited to apply to be a Lead TA for APSC 200/293.
The Lead TA will work closely with the instructional team to provide support and oversee TAs throughout the course. Duties will involve running TA training sessions, calibrating grades and feedback, and providing support to TAs as they navigate teaming challenges. The Lead TA may also be asked to assist with assignment creation, re-grade requests, and/or team conflicts. Any necessary training will be included in the TA assignment.
Candidates must have excellent engineering communication skills, both written and oral, and should be used to providing constructive feedback to students and dealing with conflict resolution. As this role also involves directly managing the TA team, candidates must have management experience and should also be prepared to respond to emailed inquiries in a timely manner, which may include evenings and weekends.
An in-person Lead TA is strongly preferred, though an exceptional candidate may be considered for hybrid or remote arrangements.
Fall term TA contracts run Sept 1-Dec 31, 2026. The contract’s hours will range between 25-40 hours, depending on the assigned duties. Remuneration is $50.00/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement), and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found here.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University.
To apply:
Complete an online application form here:
APSC 200/293 Lead TA Application - Fall 2026 – Fill out form
In the form, upload a SINGLE pdf file with naming format "Lastname Firstname YourStudentNetID.pdf" which contains, in this order:
Applicants chosen for an interview will be asked to complete a writing assessment.
Application reviews will begin after July 20th and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions not answered here can be directed to: apsc.200@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
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.
APSC course calendar information
Posted on July 3, 2026
All Graduate students are invited to apply for an TA as a Teaming coordinator for the course APSC 101 in Fall 2026. APSC 101 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems while learning the basics of Engineering design. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about APSC 101 here.
APSC 101 is often the first engineering design team course that incoming students experience and there can be challenges in terms of communication and commitment. We are looking for a teaming coordinator who can meet with teams and individuals who are experiencing difficulty to provide guidance to help them improve their team functionality.
APSC 101 (Module 1) Teaming Coordinator Responsibilities
Qualifications
Any relevant combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required. Positions are 14 weeks in length and approx 60 hours per term.
Please apply here : APSC 101 Teaming Coordinator application Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Review of completed applications will begin after July 22 and continue until the position is 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.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found on the Faculty Relations website.
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. Questions not answered here can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen's.
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 instruction in other first year courses, specifically including programming and graphics. This course is integrated with APSC 199, and coordinated by the same instructors.
Posted on Jun 3, 2026
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship for the course APSC 101 in Fall 2026. APSC 101 is a first-year course in engineering design where students are encouraged to tackle open-ended problems as they work directly with a community partner in addressing a specified need. Professional experience and comfort in the subject of professional communications is essential as well as evaluating students critically in this area. You can read more about APSC 101 here.
Typically, Project Managers for APSC 101 are undergraduate students but for teams that are made up of upper year students we are looking for a Project Manager with more experience dealing with teams.
APSC 101 PM Responsibilities
Important notes:
PM Qualifications
A combination of technical requirements and experience will be considered. Queen’s WHMIS certification is required.
The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the academic year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours of availability. Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University.
Remuneration is $50.00/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement), and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. Collective Agreement details can be found here.
To Apply: APSC 101 Project Manager Upper year Fall 2026 – Fill out form
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:
Applicants may be asked to complete a writing assessment before interviews are offered.
Review of completed applications will begin after Jul.15, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled. The Faculty Office thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Questions can be directed to: apsc100.m1m3@queensu.ca in Smith Engineering at Queen’s University.
OPEN - APSC 101/199 In class support- Fall term 2026
Posted on June 3, 2026
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistantship in 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 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 TA 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.
TA 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 $50.00/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.
Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria.
Collective Agreement details can be found at:
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.
Fall term 2026 (Remote option)
Posted June 1, 2026
All graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching 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 a TA position available in the Fall 2026 term.
Individual contracts will be made depending on TA hours available for the individual and the duties required but will be approximately 40-80 hours for the term with marking between Sept -Dec.
TA 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:
APSC 101/199 Grading position Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Remuneration is $50.00/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement).
Review of completed applications will begin after July 15, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the full year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours availability.
Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria.
Collective Agreement details can be found at:
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 graduate students are invited to apply for a Teaching 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 a TA position available in the Fall 2026 term.
Individual contracts will be made depending on TA hours available for the individual and the duties required but will be approximately 40-60 hours for the term.
TA assignment duties will include providing support for students using Arduino IDE and/or Fusion 360 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:
APSC 101 Prototyping Assistant/ Tech TA Fall 2026 – Fill out form
Remuneration is $50.00/hour plus 7% benefits (or in accordance with the latest Collective Agreement).
Review of completed applications will begin after July 15th, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.
Note: The maximum number of hours of work for any Graduate TA, regardless of the number of TAships held, is no more than an average of 10 hours per week (averaged over the full year, per 16.02 TA Collective Agreement) so please inform us of your hours availability.
Graduate Teaching Assistants at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria.
Collective Agreement details can be found at:
PSAC Collective AgreementAI 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