Aquatic Systems

University of Guelph; Guelph; Sur place; CAD 34 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in ENVS*3150 Aquatic Systems. These positions are in-person, require CUPE 3913 union representation, and are part of a defined work assignment under Unit 1.

Appointments may include 0.75 (105 hour) sessions with a total load of 1 assignment. Responsibilities include orientation, office hours, lab/seminar facilitation, student consultations, meetings, invigilating exams,

Qualifications

• Experience and/or courses in Ecology, Environmental Biology or Environmental Toxicology. Ability to facilitate labs and to grade quickly and accurately.
• Capacity to work independently as well as an outgoing and friendly demeanor. Current research experience in ecology, environmental biology, or environmental toxicology is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Connaissances

Ecology

Environmental Biology

Environmental Toxicology

Description du poste

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402443- Winter 2027-ENVS*3150 Aquatic Systems

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Environmental Sciences

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfil the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Some

Course Number:

ENVS*3150

Course Name:

Aquatic Systems

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:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

1

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
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Experience and/or courses in Ecology, Environmental Biology or Environmental Toxicology. Ability to facilitate labs and to grade quickly and accurately.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capacity to work independently as well as an outgoing and friendly demeanor. Current research experience in ecology, environmental biology, or environmental toxicology is an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Dr. James Longstaffe, Interim Director, School of Environmental Sciences, Email:[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.