Biochemistry and Metabolism II

University of Guelph; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments for the Winter 2027 term in KIN modules at the Guelph-Humber campus in Toronto. Positions include TA, GSA-1 UTAs and occasional sessional lecturer duties requiring on‑campus presence.

Assignments run January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027 with a guaranteed term and on campus expectations. Applicants should have biochemistry knowledge, strong written communication, and willingness to invigilate exams and grade work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in general biochemistry and nutrition; WHMIS training required

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Biochemistry knowledge

Strong written communication

WHMIS training

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399423- Winter 2027-KIN*2070 (Kinesiology Program) - Guelph-Humber Biochemistry and Metabolism II

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

UTA, 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:

Course Name:

Biochemistry and Metabolism II

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).Course Calendar information: https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/guelphhumber/current/c11/c11kin.shtml

60

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:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

1

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

Other Duties Described:

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:

• Knowledge in general biochemistry and nutrition; - Strong written communication skillsWHMIS training required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Grading experience; - Skills required to supervise students and answer their questions

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor.All applicants need to submit the list of Winter 2027 courses they are going to register in, or their class schedule.

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):

Hiring Contact Information

Vanessa Goodwin ([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.