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TA359204- Winter 2027-BIOL*1080 - Seminars Biological Concepts of Health

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit

Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

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:

Yes

Course Number

BIOL*1080 - Seminars

Course Name

Biological Concepts of Health

Course Format

In-Class

Course Description

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

1100

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:

Yes

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

10

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

10

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Orientation-Training

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described

By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s), available to attend all mandatory meetings, the dates for invigilating and grading the midterm, and available until the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

All TAs will be assigned to lead seminars and grade the associated assignments. As such, all applicants must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in the English language.



Successful applicants must show strong interpersonal skills and be able to work well as part of a team.

TAs should exhibit professionalism during frequent student interaction (online and via email). All TAs must be available for weekly online group meetings throughout the semester, as well as to lead seminars. Flexibility and a positive attitude are a must.

All TAs must have access to a computer with a webcam and a solid internet connection. Applicants should also have general knowledge and interest in human health. It is essential that TAs for this position are available to work to the end date of the work agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience grading written assignments and/or oral presentations.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

See WebAdvisor.

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):

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, safe 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.

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