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TA - Winter 2027-LARC*3430 Introduction to Landscape Construction

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Env. Design and Rural Dev.

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:

LARC*3430

Course Name:

Introduction to Landscape Construction

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course provides lectures and studio exercises that integrate construction documentation with design and the technical procedures needed to direct design implementation, including layout, grading, utility design and planting.

70

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:

2

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:

2

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Grading

Other Duties Described:

attending and critiquing presentations, team grading and meetings, email correspondence/monitoring, student consultation through scheduled in-person studio critiques

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:





Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. Candidates must: (1) be an MLA or graduate student with a BLA; (2) demonstrate an interest in and willingness to develop skills in construction documentation; (3) be highly organized; (4) be able to provide technical assistance with software used in the production of construction drawings and presentation materials; (5) have skilled experience in the development and assembly of construction drawings (preferred); (6) be able to provide critical feedback on student construction drawings and presentation materials. By applying for this position, candidates agree to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s), attend all mandatory meetings, and remain available through the end of the contract period, including for grading of the final assignments. Applicants are encouraged to address how they meet these requirements in their cover letter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Construction experience is preferred.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

W/F 8:30 AM - 11:20 AM

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):

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Kaitlin Milley - Administrative Officer, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Email:

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 Righ

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