Biomedical Physiology

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

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for part-time Teaching Assistant positions for Winter 2027 in Biomedical Sciences. TAs, Graduates Service Assistants, and Sessional Lecturers will support course BIOM*3200 Biomedical Physiology on campus.

Responsibilities include orientation, student consultation, exam invigilation, grading, and other duties as assigned by the Course Co-ordinator. Applicants must be graduate students eligible to work in Canada and available to attend on-campus classes

Qualifications

• Solid background in Biomedical, Human, or Mammalian Physiology.
• Undergraduate physiology courses at the 3000 or 4000 levels.
• Enrolled as a Graduate Student. GTAs must be able to come to all classes and tests on campus every week (Tues/Thur mornings).

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties Described: Other duties as outlined by Course Co-ordinator

Skills

Biomedical physiology knowledge

Graduate student status

On-campus availability

Education

Graduate student

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402911- Winter 2027-BIOM*3200 Biomedical Physiology

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*3200

Course Name:

Biomedical Physiology

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

400

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:

4

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:

4

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Student Consultation

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Other duties as outlined by Course Co-ordinator

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A solid background in Biomedical, Human, or Mammalian Physiology is required. Background preparation should include undergraduate physiology courses at the 3000 or 4000 levels. Enrolled as a Graduate Student.GTA’s must be able to come to all classes and tests ON CAMPUS every week (Tues/Thur mornings)

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful completion of Biomedical, Human, or Mammalian Physiology courses. Please list course names and numbers with grades.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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.