Senior Lab Demonstrator, Computer Science

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Post End Date:

November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

Please note this is 12-month fixed term contract

About the Role:

Reporting to the Chair of Computer Science, the Senior Laboratory Demonstrator coordinates instructional support, laboratory operations, assessment activities, and teaching assistant resources for undergraduate Computer Science courses. Working collaboratively with faculty, instructors, and staff, the role supports the effective delivery of laboratories, tutorials, review sessions, and laboratory-based assessments.

The Senior Lab Demonstrator provides functional guidance to instructional support staff, facilitates communication between academic and technical partners, supports academic integrity processes, and assists in resolving operational issues to promote consistent, secure, and effective course delivery.

The Senior Lab Demonstrator will:

• Coordinate the delivery of laboratory, tutorial, and review-session activities for assigned undergraduate Computer Science courses, in consultation with instructors and the Chair;
• Coordinate and administer laboratory-based tests, examinations, and review sessions;
• Coordinate with instructors and technical support staff to ensure assessment environments are functioning effectively and are prepared for scheduled testing activities;
• Conduct specialized laboratory demonstrations requiring advanced technical knowledge and subject matter expertise;
• Support processes intended to promote academic integrity within laboratory-based assessments;
• Develop and maintain schedules for labs, tutorials, and review sessions, ensuring adequate coverage and consistency across multiple course sections;
• Coordinate the assignment of teaching assistants, lab demonstrators, and markers/graders to courses each term, considering qualifications, workload distribution, and operational requirements;
• Assist with the onboarding and orientation of instructional support staff by communicating departmental expectations, procedures, and course support requirements;
• Provide guidance and functional direction to teaching assistants and lab demonstrators regarding laboratory delivery, tutorial facilitation, and consistent instructional practices;
• Liaise with instructors regarding instructional support resource requirements, scheduling, and workload considerations;
• Liaise with the Department's Technical Analyst, ITS, and instructors regarding software, hardware, and laboratory requirements that support course delivery;
• Monitor and assist in the setup and maintenance of equipment, laboratory-related operational issues and coordinate with appropriate teams to facilitate timely resolution;
• Work collaboratively with faculty to ensure course software requirements are satisfied in the labs;
• Support the consistent delivery of learning experiences across laboratory and tutorial environments while remaining outside the scope of systems administration responsibilities;
• Assist faculty and instructors with new learning technologies, including but not limited to Brightspace, generative AI, online course delivery, plagiarism detection, and other lab software; and
• Maintain the Computer Science graduate office computers to support their course work and specialized research software.

Please note: occasional evenings may be required based on department and operational needs.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, or the equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered;
• Teaching and/or lab management experience;
• Experience supporting laboratory-based or technology-enabled instruction in a post-secondary environment;
• Experience coordinating schedules, resources, projects, or instructional support activities;
• Experience providing guidance, training, or functional leadership to students, teaching assistants, or support staff;
• Knowledge of computer science instructional practices, laboratory environments, undergraduate teaching methodologies, programming languages, software development, and applications used within the curriculum;
• Knowledge of university academic policies, procedures, and academic integrity principles;
• Knowledge of instructional technologies, learning management systems, generative AI, plagiarism detection tools, and software used to support teaching and learning;
• Knowledge of the ethical and responsible use of software, technology, and computer systems;
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative learning and work environment;
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, demonstration, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Strong technical proficiency in software development, programming, systems support, and related technologies;
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines;
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve operational and instructional support issues independently;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced academic environment.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Experience working with learning technologies, educational software, and computer laboratory environments;
• Industry experience in software development is an asset;
• Previous experience as Course Instructor, Laboratory Demonstrator, Laboratory Coordinator or a Manager of Research/Teaching Facility is desirable;
• Work experience in a software developer role in industry;
• Knowledge of a broad range of relevant multi-user computer systems and applications, such as Linux, Microsoft Windows and MS Active Directory; and
• Experience with Public Cloud providers: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform.

Salary and Total Rewards:

• Job Grade L, Salary Scale ($67,721- $108,353);
• Target Hiring Range: $67,721 - $75,000*
• This is a permanent position that includes:
  • Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
  • Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
  • Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [email protected] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

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