Support Agroecology students with sustainable farming expertise, producer advising, and grading at the University of Guelph. Work occurs in person during Winter 2027.

AGR*2050 studies mineral cycles, energy transformations, biological processes, and socioeconomic relationships within agricultural systems. This Graduate Teaching Assistant assignment values extension or crop advising experience, sustainable farming knowledge, and interest in crop and animal ecology. Preferred expertise includes composting, beneficial insects, and crop termination.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support in-class AGR*2050 activities
- Prepare course materials and attend meetings
- Consult with students during office hours
- Grade and critique student writing
- Complete required orientation-training activities

Requirements:

- Knowledge of agroecology and sustainable farming practices
- Experience advising producers on chemical and organic inputs
- Prior qualified, teaching, or GTA experience
- Ability to evaluate writing with a predefined rubric
- Knowledge of crop and animal ecology contexts preferred

Contribute sustainable farming, producer advising, and agroecology knowledge to student learning in AGR*2050.

📌 Sustainable Farming Graduate Assistant (Bowmanville)
🏢 University of Guelph
📍 Bowmanville