Location: Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: College of Biological Science

Requisition ID: 2704

Department: Integrative Biology

Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 08/17/2026 to 12/18/2026

Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

General Purpose

The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph is seeking a Teaching Support Instructor Technician to support the design, coordination, and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses across laboratory, field, online, and experiential learning environments. This full-time position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality teaching and learning experiences while working collaboratively with faculty, teaching assistants, students, and departmental staff. The Department of Integrative Biology offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate courses delivered on campus, in field settings, and through distance education. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty members in the design and delivery of laboratory, field, online, and experiential components of courses as well as support new initiatives in course-based master’s programs including biodiversity and ecosystem science, and bioinformatics. Responsibilities include coordinating, delivering and continuously improving undergraduate and graduate teaching activities. This may include developing and delivering instructional materials and assessments, facilitating online discussions, supporting teaching teams, and contributing to curriculum and program development and innovation. The position reports to the Department Chair, with functional reporting to the Administrative Officer.

Duties And Responsibilities

Course Design and Delivery

- Design, develop, coordinate, and deliver undergraduate and graduate course content.
- Prepare and maintain laboratory and field teaching activities and equipment.
- Develop assignments, assessments,



and experiential learning opportunities.
- Evaluate and revise course content to align with curriculum objectives and learning outcomes.
- Support teaching in face-to-face, field-based, and online learning environments.

Mentorship and Training

- Train and mentor graduate teaching assistants, undergraduate volunteers, and volunteers.
- Provide guidance on teaching delivery, grading, laboratory procedures, and safety practices.
- Support student development and provide mentorship related to academic and career pathways.

Departmental Service

- Participate on departmental committees and working groups such as health and safety activities, curriculum initiatives, hiring processes, and other departmental priorities.
- Support specialized departmental functions and training activities.

Community Outreach

- Participate in outreach and recruitment events.
- Support educational programs for schools, community groups, and external partners.
- Coordinate workshops and engagement activities that promote biological sciences education.

Requirements

Education

- Master's degree in Biology or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in physiology, ecology, and/or evolutionary biology.

Experience

- Minimum of one year of relevant experience in designing and teaching university-level courses in physiology, ecology, evolutionary biology, or related areas.
- Experience developing and delivering instructional materials in laboratory, field, and/or online learning environments.




- Experience training and supervising teaching assistants and working collaboratively with students, faculty, and academic staff.

Skills and Knowledge

- Strong teaching, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Expertise in field biology techniques and laboratory safety practices. WHIMS and first aid training an asset.
- Knowledge of biological principles, scientific method, analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and field-based instruction.
- Proficiency with common software applications and online learning platforms, including Microsoft Office 365 and CourseLink/Desire2Learn; working knowledge of R is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with the post-secondary academic environment and university policies and procedures.
- Valid Ontario G driver's licence.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic educator with a passion for student learning and experiential education. You will be comfortable teaching diverse groups of students, mentoring teaching assistants, developing cutting-edge course materials, and adapting to evolving teaching needs across classroom, laboratory, field, and online settings. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in a relevant biological field that aligns with the strengths of the Department of Integrative Biology, and with experience in both field and lab-based science.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Employee Type: Regular

Position Number:

Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 8

USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

Posting Date: 07/24/2026

Closing Date: 07/31/2026

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📌 Teaching Support Instructor Technician - IB (Guelph)
🏢 University of Guelph
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