Biomedical Aspects of Aging

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in Biomedical Sciences. In-person duties include orientation, preparation, student consultation, meetings, invigilating exams, grading, and coordinating seminars and poster presentations.

The position requires a solid physiology background with pharmacology/genetics knowledge and experience with PowerPoint/posters, plus a strong interest in aging biology; graduate students

Qualifications

• Solid physiology background with added pharmacology or genetics knowledge.
• Experience creating PowerPoint and poster presentations and delivering oral seminars.
• Strong interest in aging biology; graduate student status required.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for students.
• Preparation and student consultations.
• Meetings and invigilating exams.
• Grading and scheduling, including seminars and poster presentations.

Skills

Physiology background

Pharmacology or genetics knowledge

PowerPoint and poster development

Oral seminars

Interest in aging biology

Education

Graduate student in physiology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402913- Winter 2027-BIOM*4050 Biomedical Aspects of Aging

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Biomedical 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:

Some

Course Number:

BIOM*4050

Course Name:

Biomedical Aspects of Aging

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

120

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 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
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Scheduling, setting up, grading and providing feedback for student seminars and poster presentations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A solid background in physiology with some additional knowledge of either pharmacology or genetics required. Experience in developing power point and poster presentations and in giving oral seminars. A strong interest in the biology of aging is required. A graduate student.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in assisting with a physiology course is desirable. Some familiarity with the style of mini-symposia presentations and posters would be helpful. Previous experience in evaluationg undergraduate seminar presentations would be an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Please note, TA’s might be expected to work outside of class/lab times.

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 5, 2027 to April 30, 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):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

[e-mail]

Hiring Contact Information:

Holly IllmanOperations Manager, Biomedical Sciences & [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.