for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional LecturersTA398784- Fall 2026-PHYS*3130/3400 Math Phys & MechanicsTeaching Assistant Work AssignmentType of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:GSA-1, Unit 1Academic Unit:PhysicsSemester(s) of Assignment(s):Fall 2026This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:N/ACourse Number:PHYS*3130/3400Course Name:Math Phys & MechanicsCourse Format:In-ClassCourse Description:See Course Calendar23 & 23Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:NoNumber of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:0Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:1Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:0Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:0Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:1Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnticipated Duties and Responsibilities:GradingOther Duties (specify below)Other Duties Described:The candidate will be report to Dr. Garrett. Duties will consist of grading assignments assignments in both courses; breakdown below:*************PHYS*3130 - 35-40 hours - 8 assignments due Sept 21, 26, Oct 2, 9, Nov 2, 13, 20 & Dec 2. Midterm is Oct 16. Final exam has no date at time of posting.**************PHYS*3400 - 25-30 hours - 5 assignments due Sept 28, Oct 14, Nov 6, 16 & Dec 2. Midterm is Oct 21. Final exam has no date at time of posting.**************Expected turn-around time is 1 week.**************Grader will be expected to also assist grading the midterm and final exam.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:MSc in Physics,



completion of PHYS*3130 & PHYS*3400 to a high degree of success is mandatory.Preferred Qualifications:Prior grading experience for upper year coursesSuccessful completion of PHYS*7040 (Stat Phys)Days Required and WagesDays and Times Required:TA will be required to meet with Professor prior to first assignment and throughout the semester as required.Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):September 8, 2026 to January 7, 2027Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):Thursday, September 17, 2026Hiring Contact Information:R. Baker, Administrative Officer, Physics, CCMPS,University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1.EMAIL: [email protected]: (phone hidden), Ext. 52262At 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. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, secure and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [email protected]).The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

📌 Physics Phys3130/3400 Math Phys & Mechanics (Clarington)
🏢 University of Guelph
📍 Clarington