for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional LecturersTA357615- Winter 2027-SOAN*2112 Classical TheoryTeaching Assistant Work AssignmentType of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:GTA, Unit 1Academic Unit:Sociology and AnthropologySemester(s) of Assignment(s):Winter 2027This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:YesCourse Number:SOAN*2112Course Name:Classical TheoryCourse Format:In-PersonCourse Description:See Course Calendar280Level 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:NoNumber of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:0Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:0Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:0Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:1Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:1Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnticipated Duties and Responsibilities:Orientation-TrainingOffice HoursPreparationStudent ConsultationMeetingsInvigilating ExamsGradingOther Duties (specify below)Other Duties Described:Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2-3 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed. Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students. Respond to student queries as required. Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.



Invigilation of final examination.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Sociology or Anthropology or closely related field. Have attended session(s) (or will attend sessions prior to GTAship) related to effective grading offered within the Teaching Assistant (TA) Training and Development Program coordinated by Office of Teaching and Learning. Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with a team of GTAs. Previous experience as GTA for this course. Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other career development. Strong time management and organizational skills. Experience grading sociological assessments (including online and medium and long answers)Days Required and WagesDays and Times Required:As per posting in Web Advisor. Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted below under Period of the Work Assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period.Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):January 7, 2027 to May 7,



2027Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):Other Posting InformationApplication Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):Thursday, November 12, 2026Posting Email Contact:Hiring Contact Information:Graduate Program AssistantDepartment of Sociology and AnthropologyAt 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, safe 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.

📌 Classical Theory (Clarington)
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