Analytical Chemistry II

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments in Winter 2027 for CHEM*3430 Analytical Chemistry II. Positions include TAs, Graduate Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers under CUPE 3913 Unit 1.

Assignments may include lab supervision, office hours, and grading. Applicants must be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program and hold a B.Sc. in chemistry or related field. Possess lab teaching experience and safety training.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program.
• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or related field.
• Experience teaching chemistry labs (CHEM*1040/1050 or equivalent).
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and capability in teaching.
• Able to create and maintain a safe lab/workplace.
• Experience operating chromatography and spectroscopy instruments.
• Must provide evidence of safety training: Lab Safety, WHMIS, Health & Safety awareness, CourseLink accessibility training.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation and training to students.
• Maintain regular office hours for consultation.
• Prepare materials and supervise labs/seminars.
• Consult with students on course content and lab work.
• Administer and grade labs and exams.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Manage course-related communications and records.
• Assist with course logistics and assessment processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the lab/course instructor.

Skills

Teaching experience

Enthusiasm for teaching

Safety-conscious

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry or related field

Graduate student in Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

AAS

ICP-OES

GC-MS / LC-MS

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402411- Winter 2027-CHEM*3430 Analytical Chemistry II

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*3430

Course Name:

Analytical Chemistry II

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The total number of assignments is a low estimate of the number of available appointments. The final number may be higher and it will depend on class enrollment at the time of assignment.

50

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:

1

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

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 (CHEM*1040 and/or CHEM*1050 or equivalent at another university), (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) have experience running chromatography and spectroscopy instruments, (g) 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• (a) Experience with GC, HPLC, AAS, ICP-OES, GCMS and LCMS;
• (b) Research should be in the area of analytical chemistry;
• (c) Experience as a TA for CHEM*2400 or CHEM*2480 or CHEM*3430;
• (d) Previously taken CHEM*3430 as an undergraduate student.

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

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Naomi Schneider, Instructional Support CoordinatorDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of [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.