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TA402715- Winter 2027-MBG*2040 Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Molecular and Cellular Biology

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:

MBG*2040

Course Name:

Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

600

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:

4

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:

4

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

- Orientation-Training
- Preparation
- Conducting Labs/Seminars
- Meetings
- Invigilating Exams
- Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have completed a number of senior undergraduate (or graduate) courses in both genetics and molecular biology within the last 3 years. Candidates must be familiar with the research techniques used in the field of molecular biology and genetics. Candidates must have strong mathematical and problem-solving skills and they should know how to solve practical genetics and molecular biology problems. Excellent verbal, written, organization and interpersonal skills are required.



Preference will also be given to candidates who have previously graded genetics and molecular biology exams. Candidates must be available on campus to attend weekly training-prep meetings, to conduct weekly seminars (4 hours/wk) for the entire semester and grade the final exam.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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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):

Hiring Contact Information:

Cari Bish, Administrative Officer, Science Complex Room 4479, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 TEL: (phone hidden) ext. 53930

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, 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.

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