Business Mathematics

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a student for Teaching Assistant work in the Mathematics and Statistics department for Winter 2027. The role involves assisting with course MATH*1030, including invigilations, student consultations, and preparation, with an emphasis on in-person classroom support and online interaction via CourseLink.

The ideal candidate is an undergraduate in MSCI/MATH/STAT with at least 10 credits completed and strong math knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled undergraduate student in Winter 2027.
• Enrollment in an MSCI, MATH, or STAT major or minor with at least 10 credits completed.
• Strong understanding of first year mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training.
• Preparation and student consultation.
• Invigilating exams.
• Other duties as specified (see posting).

Skills

Communication

CourseLink familiarity

Education

Undergrad student in MSCI/MATH/STAT

Tools

CourseLink

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400293- Winter 2027-MATH*1030 Business Mathematics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

UTA, 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:

N/A

Course Number:

MATH*1030

Course Name:

Business Mathematics

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).

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:

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

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orientation-Training
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training must be completed and certificates uploaded to your Work Assignment profile.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be registered undergraduate student in Winter 2027 semester. Enrollment in an MSCI, MATH, or STAT major or minor having completed at least 10.00 credits. A thorough understanding of first year mathematics is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of at least 15.00 university credits and demonstrated excellence in MATH*1210 or its equivalent. Excellent communication skills plus familiarity with CourseLink would be an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor for course schedule

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):

UTA $31.26/hr effective 2025/26

Other Posting Information

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

Monday, November 2, 2026

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.