Applied Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science II

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant, Graduate Service Assistant, and Sessional Lecturer roles for Winter 2027 in NUTR*4330 Applied Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science II. This posting covers multiple 0.25 to 1.0 load assignments with duties including orientation, preparation, student consultations, labs, grading, and meetings on campus.

Qualified candidates hold a BSc in nutritional sciences or related field, demonstrate excellent written and oral communication,

Qualifications

• Required: BSc in nutritional sciences or related discipline with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiar with principles of human research ethics.
• Experience coordinating human nutrition studies.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Grading
• Other Duties described: As per instructor; availability for on-campus duties and mandatory meetings and invigilation/grading of midterm and final exams.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Research ethics

Coordination of studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences or related discipline

PhD candidate in HHS (preferred)

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399403- Winter 2027-NUTR*4330 Applied Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science II

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

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:

NUTR*4330

Course Name:

Applied Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science II

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

40

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:

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

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

As per instructor.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), available to attend all mandatory meetings, the dates for invigilating and grading the midterm, and available until the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

BSc in nutritional sciences or related discipline.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Familiar with principles of human research ethics.Experience coordinating human nutrition studies.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD candidate in HHS

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):

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.