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TA402400- Winter 2027-CHEM*1040 & CHEM*1050 First Year Chemistry - Academic Duties

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

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:

CHEM*1040 & CHEM*1050

Course Name:

First Year Chemistry - Academic Duties

Course Format:

Other

Course Description:

Other

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The total number of assignments is a low estimate of the number of available appointments. The final number may be higher and it will depend on class enrollment at the time of assignment.

3700

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:

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:

1

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

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

This position will be primarily based in the Chemistry Learning Centre (CLC)



and may involve academic duties for CHEM*1040 and CHEM*1050 and other courses offered by the Chemistry department, including invigilating and/or grading exams. Other duties as assigned, possibly CourseLink Discussion board monitoring. Electronic file management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must:a) Be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program,b) Have completed a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a related field,c) Have experience teaching in chemistry laboratories,d) Have TA'd CHEM*1040 and CHEM*1050 in a previous semester,e) Have a solid understanding of general chemistry to clearly explain concepts and address student questions,f) Be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a protected work place,g) Must have competent communication skills and be comfortable presenting in front of groups,h) Be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching,i) Be able to demonstrate previous satisfactory teaching performance,andj) Applicants must also be able to provide documentation indicating they have completed the following training programs: Lab Safety Training (EHS), WHMIS Training (EHS), Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS), Accessible Service Provision (CourseLink)



and Making Education Accessible (CourseLink).Selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with Article 11.04 of the CUPE 3913-1 collective agreement. Assignments to particular courses will be made in accordance with departmental needs and procedures.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As assigned.Please note:By applying for this work assignment, you are agreeing to be available on campus from the start of the contract to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, complete accurate and consistent marking by assigned deadlines with written feedback, invigilate and grade midterm exams, and be available to the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams. Although every effort will be made to assign TAs to their preferred days/times, we cannot guarantee to meet your preference. You should be prepared to accept any available time slot, except for incidences when an assignment conflicts with a graduate course for which you are enrolled.Under "Other Experience Or Qualifications That May Be Applicable For This Work Assignment", please note any dates/times when you are NOT available to work, and the reasons, otherwise we will assume you are available anytime.

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):

Sunday, January 10, 2027

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Naomi Schneider, Instructional Support CoordinatorDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of Guelphc

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