Biological Anthropology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant Work Assignments in the Sociology and Anthropology unit for Winter 2027. Position supports course ANTH*1120 Biological Anthropology with in-person duties across orientations, office hours, grading, exams, and student consultations.

Applicants must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in Anthropology, with BA in Anthropology, strong time management, and knowledge of biological anthropology.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Anthropology.
• Practical or applied experience related to course content is desired.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Has experience with and knowledge of biological anthropology.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree program in Anthropology

BA in Anthropology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399525- Winter 2027-ANTH*1120 Biological Anthropology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Sociology and Anthropology

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:

ANTH*1120

Course Name:

Biological Anthropology

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

180

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:

0

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

1

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Other Duties Described:

Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.In course specimen identification assessment requires 2 GTAs to help with organization and supervision of assessment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Anthropology, must have completed a BA in Anthropology.Practical or applied experience related to course content.Strong time management and organizational skills.Has experience with and knowledge of biological anthropology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Has been a GTA for a biological anthropology course before

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor. Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

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:

Graduate Program AssistantDepartment of Sociology and Anthropology

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.