Advanced Topics In Criminal Justice

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph in Ontario is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Winter 2027 SOC*4200 Advanced Topics In Criminal Justice course. In-person duties include orientation, office hours, grading, and exam invigilation, with student consultations and meetings as needed.

The posting requires current enrollment in a masters or doctoral program in Sociology or Criminology, plus familiarity with sociological theories and the ability to assess short and long answer exam responses.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Sociology or Criminology.
• Experience grading exams with medium and long answers.
• Familiarity with sociological/criminological theories.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading & writing

Sociology theory familiarity

Education

Masters or PhD in Sociology or Criminology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400354- Winter 2027-SOC*4200 Advanced Topics In Criminal Justice

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Sociology and Anthropology

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:

Yes

Course Number:

SOC*4200

Course Name:

Advanced Topics In Criminal Justice

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

100

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:

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

Other Duties Described:

Strong reading and writing skills.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Sociology or Criminology.Experience grading exams with medium and long answers.Familiarity with sociological/criminological theories.

Preferred Qualifications:

Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WedAdvisor. 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, 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.