for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional LecturersTA399214- Winter 2027-PBIO*3120 Plant PhysiologyTeaching Assistant Work AssignmentType of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:GTA, Unit 1Semester(s) of Assignment(s):Winter 2027This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:N/ACourse Format:In-ClassCourse Description:See Course CalendarLevel 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:1Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:0Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:0Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:1Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnticipated Duties and Responsibilities:Orientation-TrainingPreparationStudent ConsultationConducting Labs/SeminarsMeetingsInvigilating ExamsGradingQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Familiarity with plant physiology, plant development and anatomy. Experience growing and maintaining plants in a greenhouse. Good communication skills and the ability to comment on writing and assist students to improve their writing by providing constructive feedback.Preferred Qualifications:Experience measuring and harvesting plants for work involving relative growth rates, including root washing. Experience coordinating and managing large student groups.



Ability to independently problem solve and use critical thinking skills to assist students in a energetic lab environment.Days Required and WagesDays and Times Required:Lec Tuesday Thursday 1:00 AM - 2:20 PMLab Monday 11:30 AM - 1:20 PMPeriod 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 InformationOther Posting InformationApplication Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):Monday, November 2, 2026At 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.

📌 Plant Physiology (Clarington)
🏢 University of Guelph
📍 Clarington