Atmospheric Emission Control

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph seeks Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants, and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in the Atmospheric Emission Control course (ENGG4820) within the School of Engineering. Roles include orientation, office hours, labs, and grading, with CUPE 3913 Unit 1 terms and mandatory on-campus presence in Ontario.

Applications require references and may include an interview. Posting closes Oct 20, 2026. First assignment starts Jan 7, 2027 and ends May 7, 2027.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed this course or one involving chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, or atmosphere chemistry
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• An enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teaching

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training: Lead orientation and training for new assistants.
• Office Hours: Hold weekly office hours to assist students.
• Preparation: Prepare lesson materials and lab guides in advance.
• Student Consultation: Provide student consultations to discuss labs and coursework.
• Conducting Labs/Seminars: Conduct labs and seminars as scheduled.
• Meetings: Attend and contribute to staff and course meetings.
• Invigilating Exams: Supervise and invigilate exams as required.
• Grading: Grade assignments and provide feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teaching attitude

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399004- Winter 2027-ENGG*4820 Atmospheric Emission Control

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Engineering

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:

ENGG*4820

Course Name:

Atmospheric Emission Control

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

Applicants may be invited to an interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for a least two references as additional evidence of subject area knowledge, teaching effectiveness, and other qualifications.The University of Guelph has vaccination and masking policies that may be altered with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination and masking policies are paused but may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks. Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. You can choose to submit proof of vaccination before your start date. The University of Guelph has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provides more Information about COVID-19 for Faculty and Staff.

20

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:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Successfully completed this course or one involving chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, or atmosphere chemistry
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• An enthusiastic and professional attitude towards teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject matter expertise, including publications or graduate work on reaction equilibrium/kinetics modelling and/or combustion thermodynamics and/or air pollution chemistry
• Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills as evidenced by distinctions or specific training received
• Teaching experience
• Teaching Effectiveness
• Laboratory experience related to course material

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See Webadvisor for lab times to ensure there are no conflicts before applying to this position.

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):

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Paula Newton, School 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.