Advanced Cell Biology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a graduate student to serve as Teaching Assistant (GTA/GSA) for the Winter 2027 term in MCB*4010 Advanced Cell Biology. The role includes office hours, meetings, invigilating exams, and grading, with responsibilities spanning in-class delivery and student support.

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program in biological sciences, have a strong grounding in molecular and cellular biology, and be capable of providing constructive feedback and facilitating

Qualifications

• Enrollment in graduate program in a biological sciences discipline.
• Strong foundation in eukaryotic molecular and cellular biology and/or completed a previous GTA in BIOL*1090, MCB*2050, MCB*3010 and MCB*4010.
• Comfortable assessing student work and providing constructive feedback.
• Responsible for attending lectures and responding to student inquiries via email.

Responsibilities

• Office hours
• Meetings
• Invigilating exams
• Grading

Education

Enrollment in graduate program in a biological sciences discipline

Strong foundation in eukaryotic molecular and cellular biology

Comfortable assessing student work and providing feedback

Ability to lead or facilitate discussions on course content

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402762- Winter 2027-MCB*4010 Advanced Cell Biology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Molecular and Cellular 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:

MCB*4010

Course Name:

Advanced Cell Biology

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

45

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:

1

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:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

• Office Hours
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Enrollment in a graduate program in a biological sciences discipline.Strong foundation in eukaryotic molecular and cellular biology and/or completed a previous GTA in BIOL*1090, MCB*2050, MCB*3010 and MCB*4010.The successful candidate should be comfortable assessing student work, providing constructive feedback, and leading or facilitating discussions related to course content. Responsibilities also include attending lectures and responding to student inquiries through email correspondence.By applying for this TA position, applicants agree to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor, attend all mandatory meetings, and be available for invigilation and grading of midterm and final examinations, including in-person assessments as required. Applicants must remain available for the entire appointment period, including the undergraduate final examination period.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: microscopy, organelle biology, cytoskeletal organization and dynamics, and intracellular trafficking. Additional assets include substantive knowledge of course content through undergraduate or graduate coursework and/or research experience.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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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):

Hiring Contact Information:

Cari Bish, Administrative Officer, Science Complex Room 4479, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 TEL: [phone] ext. 53930

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.