for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional LecturersTA402725- Winter 2027-POLS*2230*DE Public PolicyTeaching Assistant Work AssignmentType of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:GTA, Unit 1Academic Unit:Political ScienceSemester(s) of Assignment(s):Winter 2027This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:SomeCourse Number:POLS*2230*DECourse Name:Public PolicyCourse Format:Course Description:See Course Calendar500Level 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:YesNumber 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:2Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:2Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnticipated Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrientation-TrainingOffice HoursPreparationStudent ConsultationMeetingsInvigilating ExamsGradingOther Duties (specify below)Other Duties Described:Completion of online training modules, if not yet completed.QualificationsRequired QualificationsApplicant must be enrolled as an MA or PhD student and have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Priority for GTAs and invigilators goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining (as set out in the Department's Offer of Admission).Preferred QualificationsKnowledgeable in the course subject matter, relevant and successful GTA experience,



excellent writing skills.Days Required and WagesDays and Times RequiredAvailability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted 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)Wage 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)Friday, November 13, 2026Hiring Contact InformationDepartment of Political [email protected] 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.

📌 Public Policy (Clarington)
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