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TA- Winter 2027-VETM*3450 PODVM - Bacteriology Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit:
Pathobiology
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:
N/A
Course Number:
VETM*3450
Course Name:
PODVM - Bacteriology
Course Format:
In-Person
Course Description:
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information:
This course addresses several major topics, including principles of disease induction and transmission, host response to threat and injury, pathogenetic mechanisms of infectious and toxic agents, and manipulation of disturbances in health. The interaction among host, environmental, and etiologic factors in the development of disease will be highlighted. Students will learn to recognize, describe, and evaluate disturbances of health and homeostasis at the level of the population, individual animal, organ system, tissue and cell using a variety of diagnostic modalities.
140
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:
1
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:
0
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:
1
Duties and Responsibilities Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities Orientation-Training
Preparation
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Invigilating Exams
Grading




Qualifications Required Qualifications Advanced knowledge in Veterinary Bacteriology including practical laboratory experienceExcellent computer skillsExcellent communication skillsEnrolled as a Graduate Student
Preferred Qualifications DVMGraduate training in Veterinary BacteriologyDVSc
Days Required and Wages Days and Times Required:
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):
January 5, 2027 to April 30, 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) Friday, November 13, 2026
Posting Email Contact [email protected]
Hiring Contact Information Holly IllmanOperations Manager, Biomedical Sciences & [email protected]
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.
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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📌 PODVM - Bacteriology (Ontario)
🏢 University of Guelph
📍 Ontario