Biomathematics

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a Teaching Assistant for MATH*3510 Biomathematics in Winter 2027. The position is in-person within the Mathematics and Statistics department, offering 0.25–0.5 load options and duties including office hours, exam invigilation and grading.

Term runs January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027, with posting deadline Nov 2, 2026. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program in Mathematics and Statistics or a closely related field, with strong knowledge of the course

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate program in Mathematics and Statistics or closely related program.
• A strong knowledge of the course material is required.
• Excellent communications skills preferred; familiarity with CourseLink is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

CourseLink familiarity

Education

Graduate student in Mathematics & Statistics

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400404- Winter 2027-MATH*3510 Biomathematics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit

Mathematics and Statistics

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

MATH*3510

Course Name

Biomathematics

Course Format

In-Person

Course Description

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information

When applying for this work assignment, please be aware that this course is an “in-person” format. Candidate will be required to work during regular University instructional hours (8:30 AM to 10:00 PM EST) as required. Some of the duties of this job may include conversing with students via chat or other interactive online software, for which the candidate must have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection or in-person office hours. In addition, the candidate may be required to perform duties during scheduled face-to-face lecture and/or lab times, course evaluations, and invigilation of midterms and finals. (check WebAdvisor for course schedule).

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
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specify below)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate program in Mathematics and Statistics or closely related program. A strong knowledge of the course material is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communications skills plus familiarity with CourseLink would be an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

to be determined

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

Tricia Townsend, Graduate Program Specialist, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, [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.