Analytical Chemistry I

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph seeks Teaching Assistants for CHEM*2400/2480 Analytical Chemistry I for Winter 2027. Roles involve lab supervision, grading, and student consultations in a laboratory setting.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program with a B.Sc. in chemistry or related field and prior teaching in chemistry labs. Training in safety, accessibility, and CourseLink is required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program.
• Must have completed a B.Sc. in chemistry or related field.
• Experience teaching chemistry laboratories is required.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and maintaining a safe workplace.
• Completion of Lab Safety Training (EHS), WHMIS Training (EHS), Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS), Accessible Service Provision (CourseLink) and Making Education Accessible (CourseLink).

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training of students.
• Office hours and student consultation.
• Lab and seminar conducting.
• Exam invigilation and grading.
• CourseLink monitoring and discussion moderation as needed.
• Other duties per lab and course requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Enthusiasm for teaching

Safety awareness

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry

Graduate program in Chemistry

Tools

CourseLink

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402406- Winter 2027-CHEM*2400/2480 Analytical Chemistry I

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

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:

CHEM*2400/2480

Course Name:

Analytical Chemistry I

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

80

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

Yes

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

2

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available

2

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

May include CourseLink monitoring and Discussion moderation. Other duties as assigned, based on the operational requirements of the lab components and course grading, etc.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:(a) be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program,(b) have completed a B.SC. degree in chemistry or a related field,(c) have previous experience teaching in chemistry laboratories,(d) be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and satisfactory teaching performance,(e) be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a safe work place,(f) Applicants must be able to provide documentation indicating they have completed the following training programs: Lab Safety Training (EHS), WHMIS Training (EHS), Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS), Accessible Service Provision (CourseLink) and Making Education Accessible (CourseLink).Selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with Article 11.04 of the CUPE 3913-1 collective agreement. Assignments to particular courses will be made in accordance with departmental needs and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

(a) Research area of focus in analytical chemistry,(b) Previous Lab experience as a TA for CHEM*1040 or CHEM*1050,(c) Previously taken CHEM*2400 as an undergraduate student,(d) Previous experience as TA for CHEM*2400/2480.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

See Webadvisor for possible lab section times. Other days and times required as assigned.Under "Other Experience Or Qualifications That May Be Applicable For This Work Assignment", please note any dates/times when you are NOT available to work, and the reasons. If you do not note any conflicts, we will assume you are available anytime and will assign you a section per department needs.

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)

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Hiring Contact Information

Naomi Schneider, Instructional Support CoordinatorDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of [e-mail]

University of Guelph Inclusion Statement

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.