for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers TA398991- Winter 2027-ENGG*4220 Interdisciplinary Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant Work Assignment Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: GTA, Unit 1 Academic Unit: School of Engineering Semester(s) of Assignment(s): Winter 2027 This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: Some Course Number: ENGG*4220 Course Name: Interdisciplinary Mechanical Engineering Course Format: In-Class Course Description: See Course Calendar Other Course Description or Assignment Information: Applicants may be invited to an interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for a least two references as additional evidence of subject area knowledge, teaching effectiveness, and other qualifications.The University of Guelph has vaccination and masking policies that may be altered with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination and masking policies are paused but may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks.

Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. You can choose to submit proof of vaccination before your start date. The University of Guelph has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provides more Information about COVID-19 for Faculty and Staff. 40 Level 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: No Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments: Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments: Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 1 Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 1 Duties and Responsibilities Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: Orientation-Training Office Hours Preparation Student Consultation Conducting Labs/Seminars Invigilating Exams Grading Qualifications Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:

- Successfully completed this course or one similar - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills - An enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teaching Preferred Qualifications: Candidates meeting the required qualifications will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Subject matter expertise - Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills - Teaching experience - Teaching effectiveness - Strong laboratory experience related to course material Days Required and Wages Days and Times Required: Please see webadvisor for lab times to ensure there is no conflict before applying to this position.



Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027 Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): Other Posting Information Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Posting Email Contact: Hiring Contact Information: Paula NewtonTHRN 1406 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. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, protected 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.

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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.

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