Biostats for Integrative Biology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites graduate students to apply for Winter 2027 Teaching Assistant positions in the Integrative Biology course STAT*2230 Biostats for Integrative Biology. These 0.5 and 0.75 load assignments include labs, invigilation, grading, and student consultations.

Successful applicants will have strong communication skills, experience with R statistics, and a solid understanding of statistics. Appointments run January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027 with on‑campus duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate students eligible for Unit 1 of Local 3913.
• Strong written and verbal communication expected.
• Experience with R statistics to analyze data and explain statistics to students.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for new assistants.
• Maintain office hours and provide student consultations.
• Prepare and conduct labs/seminars.
• Invite and proctor exams and grade mid-term and final work.
• Attend mandatory meetings and coordinate with supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Statistics knowledge

Teaching readiness

Education

Graduate student in good standing at University of Guelph

Tools

R statistics

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402804- Winter 2027-STAT*2230 Biostats for Integrative Biology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Integrative Biology

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Course Number:

STAT*2230

Course Name:

Biostats for Integrative Biology

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

TBD

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:

3

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:

3

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. Applicants must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Experience with R statistics software to analyze data. Must have an excellent understanding of conventional statistical methods and be comfortable discussing / explaining statistics with students. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be on campus and available from the start of the contract (January 7, 2027) to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB exams as assigned, grade mid-term exams/papers, and be available to the end of the contract (May 7, 2027) to grade final exams/papers.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor

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

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

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.