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University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant Work Assignments in the Management academic unit for Winter 2027. Positions are CUPE 3913 Unit 1, with 0.25 to 0.5 and larger loads available depending on course needs.

The period runs January 7, 2027, to May 7, 2027, with a wage rate of $31.26 per hour. Applicants must be a registered undergraduate student for Winter 2027 at the University of Guelph and available on required days, able to meet deadlines, and have completed the

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Winter 2027 University of Guelph undergraduate student.
• Must be available on required days and meet deadlines (grading, invigilating).
• Successfully completed the required course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for new assignments.
• Maintain office hours with students.
• Prepare materials and content as directed.
• Consult with students on coursework and assessments.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by instructor.
• Invigilate exams according to timetable.
• Perform grading and feedback duties.

Skills

Student in good standing

Winter 2027 availability

Ability to grade and invigilate

Education

Registered U of Guelph undergraduate student

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

UTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Management

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:

UNIV*2100 DE

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

1000

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:

7

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:

7

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1) Must be a registered Winter 2027 University of Guelph UNDERGRADUATE student; 2) Must be available Required Days and able to meet all deadlines with accuracy, i.e., grading, invigilating, etc.; 3) Successfully completed course or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Successfully completed course or equivalent with 75% or higher

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Supervisor/TA Assignment of Work Agreement meeting (as scheduled by instructor). Lectures: Distance Education; Final Exam Period April 15-30 and Final Grade Submission Period to May 7. Please see Schedule of Dates in the Undergraduate Calendar.

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):

Sunday, November 15, 2026

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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.