CHEM*1040

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants, and Sessional Lecturers for Fall 2026 in CHEM*1040 General Chemistry I. The posting covers multiple TA work assignments within the CUPE 3913-1 Unit 1 bargaining framework. Duties include orientation, office hours, labs, grading, and invigilation.

Applicants must have a B.Sc. in Chemistry or related field and be enrolled in a chemistry-related graduate program, with lab teaching experience and safety

Qualifications

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching in a chemistry context.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory/work environment.
• Experience in tutoring or teaching chemistry laboratories.
• Proven ability to assess student work and provide feedback.
• Ability to coordinate labs and grading with instructors.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for new TAs.
• Maintain office hours and student consultation sessions.
• Prepare materials and set up for labs/seminars.
• Conduct labs and assist with demonstrations.
• Attend meetings and participate in course planning.
• Invigilate exams and ensure exam integrity.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned in the lab/course.

Skills

Teaching enthusiasm

Safety in lab

Student consultation

Grading exams

Course coordination

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry

Graduate program in Chemistry

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA388442- Fall 2026-CHEM*1040 General Chemistry I

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Fall 2026

Course Number:

CHEM*1040

Course Name:

General Chemistry I

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The total number of assignments may be higher depending on class enrollment at the time of assignment.

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:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

15

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

15

Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

May include shifts in the Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) supporting 1st year students, CourseLink monitoring and Discussion moderation, and other duties as assigned based on the operational requirements of the lab components and course grading, etc.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must:a) Have completed a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a related field;b) Be enrolled in a Department of Chemistry graduate program OR be enrolled in a chemistry-related graduate program with a completed BSc in chemistry;c) Be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching;d) Be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a safe work place;e) Be able to complete assigned duties as instructed in an efficient and timely manner;f) Have at least 4 months experience teaching or conducting research in chemistry laboratories;g) Be able to demonstrate previous satisfactory teaching performance;h) Applicants must also be able to provide documentation indicating they have completed the following training programs: Lab Safety Training (EHS), WHMIS Training (EHS), Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS), Accessible Service Provision (CourseLink) and Making Education Accessible (CourseLink).Selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with Article 11.04 of the CUPE 3913-1 collective agreement. Assignments to particular courses will be made in accordance with departmental needs and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

(a) Be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program;(b) Have completed a BSc in Chemistry;(c) Have previously taken CHEM*1040 and CHEM*1050 as an undergraduate student or have experience teaching in CHEM*1040 or CHEM*1050;(d) Have experience teaching in chemistry laboratories at Guelph;(e) Have completed the Supportive Teaching: Fostering Psychological Safety for Effective Learning workshop and obtained the corresponding certificate.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Must be available during the week of September 8-11th, 2026, to attend an introductory TA meeting.Must be available on Fridays between the hours of 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm for mandatory training.Other days and times as assigned, including CLC shifts. See Webadvisor for possible lab section times.Please note:By applying for this work assignment, you are agreeing to be available on campus from the start of the contract to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, complete accurate and consistent marking by assigned deadlines with written feedback, cover Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) shifts, invigilate and grade midterm exams, and be available to the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams. Due to the large class size, all TAs should expect to be assigned some evening labs, and although every effort will be made to assign TAs to their preferred days/times, we cannot guarantee to meet your preference. You should be prepared to accept any available laboratory section, except for incidences when an assignment conflicts with a graduate course for which you are enrolled.Under "Other Experience Or Qualifications That May Be Applicable For This Work Assignment", please note any dates/times when you are NOT available to work, and the reasons, otherwise we will assume you are available anytime.

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

September 8, 2026 to January 7, 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):

Monday, August 24, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Naomi Schneider, Instructional Support CoordinatorDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of [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]).

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