Edward S. Rogers Sr.

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering NOTICE TO TEACHING ASSISTANTS (CUPE 3902, UNIT 1) JOB POSTINGS FOR THE WINTER 2014 SESSION
These jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement 1. Course Names and Numbers being taught are listed below. The estimated number of TA's required for each course is indicated in round brackets. The approximate number of TA working hours for each course per term is indicated in square brackets. The final number in bold states the approximate course enrolment. Duties may include: preparing assignments and/or problem sets and solutions; preparing/setting up lab materials; conducting tutorials; demonstrating in labs; marking/grading of lab reports, projects, tests, quizzes; exam invigilation. 2. Please note: Due to possible budgetary restrictions, all positions indicated may not be offered.

Course # & Name ~ TA # ~ Hours ~Enrolment # Area 1: Photonics and Semiconductor Physics ECE318S Fundamentals of Optics (2) [60] 99 ECE330S Semiconductor & Device Physics (0.5) [60] 19 ECE350S Physical Electronics (0.5) [60] 23 ECE469S Optical Communication and Networks (1.0) [60] 33 ECE525S Lasers and Detectors (0.5) [60] 13 Requirements: Preference will be given to graduate students who have a broad background of optics and photonics training in undergraduate or graduate courses, particularly those currently in the Photonics Group. - Students must have previously studied the material of the course (as per ECE Calendar) for which they propose to TA, and be prepared to be interviewed to demonstrate their competence of the topic. - Good communication and teaching skills are required particularly for TA positions with a Tutorial or Lab component. - Transcripts of Undergraduate and Graduate Course record may be requested. Area 2: ECE221S ECE259S ECE357S ECE413S ECE463S Electromagnetics & Energy Systems Electric and Magnetic Fields (8) [60] 369 Electromagnetism (4) [60] 212 Electromagnetic Fields (1) [60] 41 Energy Systems & Distr. Generation (3) [60] 102 Electric Drives (1) [60] 72 We are seeking motivated and courteous teaching assistants who have good knowledge of electromagnetic theory, basic circuit theory and good mathematical skills. Good command of the English language is essential (both spoken and written). Students who have taken ECE320 or ECE357 (or their equivalent) and received at least a B+ are particularly well qualified . For laboratory teaching assistant positions experience with basic electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators and networks analyzers is essential.

ECE533S

Advanced Power Electronics

(0.5)

[60]

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Energy Systems Courses requirements - The applicant must be proficient in all aspects of the course material, as outlined in the academic calendar. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced knowledge in the field, as assessed by the course instructor. Area 3: ECE231S ECE331S ECE334S ECE354S ECE451S ECE530S ECE532S Analog & Digital Electronics Introductory Electronics Analog Electronics Digital Electronics Electronic Circuits VLSI Systems and Design Analog Integrated Circuits Digital Systems Design (8) (1) (4) (0.5) (5) (2) (0.5) [60] [60] [60] [60] [60] [60] [60] 372 58 92 42 85 36 52

Requirements: Deep understanding of circuit theory and transistor level circuit design is required. Preference will be given to graduate students who are intimately familiar with circuit simulations & layout, parasitics, and schematics and layout tools (such as Cadence). These graduate students have preferably taken at least VLSI design methodology and Analog Circuit Design I as part of their graduate studies. Area 4: ECE216S Control, Communications & Signal Processing Signals and Systems (7) [60] 373

The applicant should have a deep understanding of concepts of convolution, Fourier Series, Fourier Transform, sampling, and their applications. Proficiency in Matlab is desired. Preference will be given to candidates who have taken upper-year or graduate-level digital signal processing and/or digital communications courses, or are pursuing research in related areas. ECE302S ECE311S ECE316S Probability & Random Processes (1) The TA should have a strong math and probability background. Dynamic Systems & Control (2.5) [60] [60] 73 85

Communication Systems (1) [60] 170 Requirements: TAs must have a firm grasp of key concepts in digital and analog communication theory, as well as signal processing and system theory. This typically means A's in undergraduate courses equivalent to our department's ECE216, ECE316, ECE417 and ECE431. TA's are expected to teach tutorial classes and demonstrate in laboratories, and therefore need to be good communicators and must have had experience operating laboratory equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. Work experience in industry and/or research will be looked upon favourably also. Linear Systems and Control Real-Time Computer Control (2) (2) [60] [60] 60 28

ECE356S ECE411S

ECE417S ECE462S ECE464S

Digital Communication (0.5) [60] TAs should have strong fundamentals in digital communications.

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Multimedia Systems (1) [60] 54 Wireless Communication (1) [60] 50 The TA's should have taken and done well in courses in communications, specifically ECE316, ECE417, and ECE1543 or their equivalent. Robot Modelling and Control Intelligent Imaging Processing (2) (0.5) [60] [60] 31 42

ECE470S ECE516S ECE521S

Inference Algorithms (1) [60] 30 Requirements: TA's need to have a background in probabilistic and statistical inference algorithms. Course description: Maximum likelihood estimation, logistic regression, neural networks, radial basis functions. Bayesian techniques. Auto-encoders, principal components analysis, clustering, matrix factorization. The EM algorithm. Markov models, hidden Markov models, the forward-backward algorithm, the Viterbi algorithm. Factor graphs, Bayesian networks, variable elimination, the sum-product algorithm, the max-product algorithm. Estimating graphical models. Applications to image processing, object recognition and tracking, genomics and transcriptomics, speech recognitiont and telecommunications. Systems Control Courses Requirements: TAs should have a deep knowledge of linear algebra and linear control theory, in particular the state space theory. TA should have a good familiarity with signals and systems and complex analysis. The TA should refer to the course description and make sure that he/she has a deep knowledge of all topics listed there before applying for the position.

Area 5 ECE243S ECE342S ECE358S ECE361S ECE466S

Computer Hardware and Computer Networks Computer Organization (18) [60] Computer Hardware (6) [60] Foundations of Computing (2) [60] Computer Networks I (4) [60] Requirement: The TA should be a good programmer in Java and C++. Computer Networks II (3) [60] Requirements: - undergraduate degree in ECE or CS - good oral and written communication skills - good mathematical skills, including calculus and linear systems - very good Matlab skills - Java programming skills, including threads and datagram sockets

380 162 54 96 57

Digital and Computer Systems Courses Requirements: The applicant must be proficient in digital systems design for FPGAs using Verilog, literate how to use a complex FPGA CAD system such as Altera's Quartus II or Xilinx' ISE. They should be familiar with Assembly Language-level

programming of processors, and how assemblers work. This knowledge would be acquired by achieving good grades (above 80) in University of Toronto Courses ECE 241 (Digital Systems) and ECE 243 (Computer Organization) or ECE 253 itself. Area 6 ECE344S ECE353S ECE419S ECE450S ECE540S ECE568S Software Operating Systems Systems Software Distributed Systems Software Engineering II Optimizing Compilers Computer Security (1) (2) (2) (1) (0.5) (3) [60] [60] [60] [60] [60] [60] 118 60 57 23 28 105

Fundamentals/Other Courses APS105T-S ECE110S ECE159S ECE297S ECE345S ECE472S Computer Fundamentals (T-Program) Electrical Fundamentals Communication and Design Algorithms and Data Structures Eng. Economic Analysis
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits

(1) (23) (9) (20) (1) (2)

[60] [60] [60] [60] [60] [60]

61 673 269 373 36 180

2. The dates of appointment will be from January 6 to April 30, 2014. TAs must be available for work on January 6th. 3. The rates of pay (in accordance with the current collective agreement) will be: $42.05/per hour for both SGSI and SGSII TAs 4. The Departmental hiring policy is available for reference in SF B600A and at the CUPE 3902 office. 5. Applicants are required to complete an on-line application form. The link is available on the ECE Teaching Assistants web page: http://www.ece.utoronto.ca/undergraduates/ta/ 6. The application deadline is: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

7. Please note that applicants should be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in written work. Appointments will be made at the earliest possible time before the commencement of classes by the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, and in accordance with the criteria listed in the Collective Agreement. No other offers or notices of the outcome of applications are authorized by the Department. Final availability of positions is contingent upon final course determinations, enrolment, budgetary considerations, and the final determination of assignments flowing from the Collective Agreement. Posted October 8, 2013