Behavioural Neuroscience I

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 (PSYC*2410 Behavioural Neuroscience I). The posting covers duties including orientation, office hours, preparation, student consultation and invigilating exams with grading responsibilities.

Must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology. Strong time management and organizational skills preferred; in-person assignments under CUPE 3913 Unit 1.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral degree program in Psychology.
• Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training.
• Office Hours.
• Preparation.
• Student Consultation.
• Meetings.
• Invigilating Exams.
• Grading.
• Other Duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Student communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Psychology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400286- Winter 2027-PSYC*2410 Behavioural Neuroscience I

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:

PSYC*2410

Course Name:

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

230

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.

Number of Available Work Assignments

• Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments: 0
• Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments: 2
• 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:

2

Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Invigilating Exams, midterm(s) and/or final, including in person, as required by the course.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology.Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program NACS student.Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.Practical or applied experience related to course content.Strong time management and organizational skills.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As per posting/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):

Monday, November 2, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Department 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.