SIA - PHY245H5F Vibrations and Waves (Laboratory Demonstrator/Tutorial Leader & Marker)

Requisition Title: SIA – PHY245H5F Vibrations and Waves (Laboratory Demonstrator/Tutorial Leader & Marker)

Position Type: Laboratory Demonstrator/Tutorial Leader & Marker

Course Title: PHY245H5F - Vibrations and Waves

Course Description: The analysis of vibrating systems and wave motion, introducing mathematical techniques such as complex numbers, eigenvalue problems, and Fourier series. Topics include: simple and coupled oscillators; dispersion relations and boundary conditions; travelling waves; propagation of electromagnetic waves in materials; reflection and transmission of waves at interfaces.

Number of Positions (est):  1 position. * Positions are dependent on actual course enrolment, and are not guaranteed.

Course Enrolment (est): 47 students

Hours of work (est): 67 hours

Class schedule: In-person delivery - tutorial and lab in alternate weeks. Tutorial: Friday 11am - 1pm & Lab: Friday 11am - 2pm

Sessional dates of appointment: September 2026 – December 2026

Salary: CUPE3902 Unit 3 Salaries. The rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Physics. Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required. Good communication skills are required as well. Previous TA experience marking assignments, quizzes, tests and/or final exam and working with undergraduate students in Physics laboratory and tutorial setting an asset.

Description of Duties: Duties will include laboratory demonstrations, leading tutorials, marking laboratory reports, and/or quizzes/assignments. May also include invigilation of term tests and/or final exam.

Closing date: August 26, 2026, 11:59pm. Returning pool members with intention to accept positions are highly encouraged to apply and will be given priority for positions. 

Application instructions: Please submit your application by completing this Unit 3 Application Form and email it along with your latest CV to [email protected].