Analysis of Big Data

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments in Winter 2027 for DATA*6300 Analysis of Big Data within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The postings cover TAs, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for an in-person course.

Qualifications include enrollment in a graduate program or completion of the course, with strong communication skills and familiarity with CourseLink as assets.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate-level program in Mathematics and Statistics or Data Science, and/or completion of the course.
• Excellent communications skills and familiarity with CourseLink are assets.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Duties include other administrative tasks and course evaluations as specified by the Chair.

Skills

Excellent communications

CourseLink familiarity

Education

Graduate-level program in Mathematics and Statistics or Data Science

Course completion (DATA*6300)

Tools

CourseLink

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400450- Winter 2027-DATA*6300 Analysis of Big Data

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Mathematics and Statistics

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:

DATA*6300

Course Name:

Analysis of Big Data

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

30

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:

Duties for TA work assignments in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include other ADMINISTRATIVE duties (dept. and final exam invigilation and course evaluations, and other departmental duties specified by the Chair). Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training must be completed. If you have not already done so, complete the three (3) mandatory administrative courses and upload your certificates of completion to your Work Assignment profile.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Enrollment in a graduate level program in Mathematics and Statistics or Data Science, and/or completion of the course.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communications skills plus familiarity with CourseLink would be an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor for course schedule.

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):

Monday, November 2, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

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.