Adaptational Physiology

University of Guelph; Guelph; Presencial; CAD 28.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Guelph invites graduate students to apply for the Winter 2027 BIOL*4010 Adaptational Physiology TA position in Integrative Biology. The assignment runs January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027, with a 1.0 load (140 hours) and CUPE 3913 Unit 1 terms.

Responsibilities include orientation and training, office hours, preparation, student consultations, meetings, invigilating exams, and grading. Applicants must have strong English communication and a solid background in biochemistry and

Formación

• Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1.
• Must have excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Background in biochemistry and physiology including at least two senior/graduate courses in animal physiology.

Responsabilidades

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Biochemistry background

Animal physiology coursework

Educación

Graduate student at University of Guelph

Descripción del empleo

TA402780- Winter 2027-BIOL*4010 Adaptational Physiology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Integrative Biology

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:

BIOL*4010

Course Name:

Adaptational Physiology

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

TBD

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:

No

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduate students at the Universityof Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. Applicants must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in the English language. Applicants must have a background in biochemistry and physiology including at least two senior or graduate level courses in animal physiology. The ability to provide constructive feedback to others on their writing and oral presentation skills is also required. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be on campus and available from the start of the contract (January 7, 2027) to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB exams as assigned, grade mid-term exams/papers, and be available to the end of the contract (May 7, 2027) to grade final exams/papers.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

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 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: [e-mail]).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.