Applied Molecular Genetics in Medicine & Biotechnology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for Winter 2027 in the Molecular and Cellular Biology unit to support MBG*4240 Applied Molecular Genetics in Medicine & Biotechnology, on campus in Guelph, Ontario. The postings cover various 0.25 to 1.0 load assignments under CUPE 3913 Unit 1.

Duties include holding office hours, student consultations, invigilating exams and grading. Required MBG*3040 and MBG*3350 (or equivalents) with excellent verbal and written English; TAs must remain

Qualifications

• MBG*3040 and MBG*3350 or equivalent courses are required.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills are required.
• By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s). TAs must also be available until the end of the contract to grade midterm and final exams.

Responsibilities

• Office Hours
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Verbal English

Written English

Campus availability

Education

MBG*3040

MBG*3350

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402855- Winter 2027-MBG*4240 Applied Molecular Genetics in Medicine & Biotechnology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Molecular and Cellular Biology

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:

MBG*4240

Course Name:

Applied Molecular Genetics in Medicine & Biotechnology

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

90

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:

Office Hours

Student Consultation

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

MBG*3040 and MBG*3350 or equivalent courses are required. Excellent verbal and written English skills are required. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s). TAs must also be available until the end of the contract to grade midterm and final exams.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBG*4240 or previous TA experience in similar courses are preferred.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor

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):

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Cari Bish, Administrative Officer, Science Complex Room 4479, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph ON N1G 2W1 TEL: [phone] ext. 53930.

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.