Aging and Health

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistant, Graduate Service Assistant, and Sessional Lecturer roles for Winter 2027 in FRHD*4250 Aging and Health. The assignment is in-person under GTA, Unit 1, in the Family Relations and Applied Nutrition unit.

Duties include grading, office hours, student consultations, and exam invigilation, with full participation through May 7, 2027. The posting requires enrollment in a masters or doctoral program, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated in coursework or professional settings.
• Substantive knowledge of course content evidenced by related coursework or research area.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training of students and grading of major papers.
• Maintain office hours and provide student consultation.
• Prepare course materials and assist with exam invigilation and grading.
• Communicate promptly with the instructor and students regarding assignments and feedback.
• Ensure availability throughout the assignment, including final exam period.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Student support

Education

Masters/PhD in Family Relations & Human Development or related

Currently enrolled in master/doctoral program

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402315- Winter 2027-FRHD*4250 Aging and Health

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Course Number:

FRHD*4250

Course Name:

Aging and Health

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course offers a forum to explore issues related to aging and health across the adult life span. A primary objective of the course is the integration of models and theory to facilitate understanding of aging and health topics. THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT ARE NOTED BELOW, HOWEVER, IN ADDITION, BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING DETAILS/TASKS: (1) Primary duty is assisting with grading of major paper which is submitted near the end of the semester.

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 (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.Completion of Making Education Accessible, Accessible Service Provision and Environmental Health & Safety on-line courses (if not previously completed).Invigilation of final examination in this course.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION AS TO HOW THEY MEET EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME.1) Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related field.2) Interpersonal and/or communication skills.3) Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Experience grading (including online grading).2) Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.3) Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Hiring Contact Information:

Department of Family Relations and Applied [e-mail]

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.