CHEM*1040/1140, CHEM*1050 & CHEM*1060

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers to support CHEM*1040/1140, CHEM*1050 and CHEM*1060 in Fall 2026. TAs will work in the Chemistry Learning Centre (CLC), assist with labs, invigilate exams, grade work, hold office hours, and help students with course material.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program, have a B.Sc. in Chemistry, and have TA’d CHEM*1040/1050 before.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field completed
• Experience teaching in chemistry laboratories
• TA’d CHEM*1040 and CHEM*1050 previously
• Strong ability to explain general chemistry concepts clearly
• Demonstrated safety-awareness in a lab setting
• Good communication and comfort presenting to groups
• Willing to complete required EHS trainings (Lab Safety, WHMIS, WHSA, CourseLink)
• Able to meet mandatory meetings, deadlines, and exam duties

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training participation
• Office hours with students
• Lab preparation
• Student consultation
• Attend meetings
• Invigilate exams
• Grade assignments
• Other duties as assigned
• Based in Chemistry Learning Centre and may support CHEM*1040/1140, CHEM*1050, CHEM*1060

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Teaching enthusiasm

Student assistance

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry or related field

Enrolled in Chemistry graduate program

Tools

Lab Safety Training (EHS)

WHMIS Training (EHS)

Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS)

CourseLink Accessibility Training

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA388498- Fall 2026-CHEM*1040/1140, CHEM*1050 & CHEM*1060 First Year Chemistry - Academic Duties

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Fall 2026

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Some

Course Number:

CHEM*1040/1140, CHEM*1050 & CHEM*1060

Course Name:

First Year Chemistry - Academic Duties

Course Format:

Other

Course Description:

Other

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

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

4,750

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: 1
• Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 0
• Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 1
• Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 2

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Other Duties Described:

This position will be primarily based in the Chemistry Learning Centre (CLC) and may involve academic duties for CHEM*1040/1140, CHEM*1050 and CHEM*1060* including invigilating and/or grading for any of the courses, replying to questions posted on CourseLink Discussions, electronic file management, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must:a) Be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program;b) Have completed a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a related field;c) Have experience teaching in chemistry laboratories;d) Have TA'd CHEM*1040 and CHEM*1050 in a previous semester;e) Have a solid understanding of general chemistry to clearly explain concepts and address student questions;f) Be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a safe work place;g) Must have competent communication skills and be comfortable presenting in front of groups;h) Be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching;i) Be able to demonstrate previous satisfactory teaching performance;j) 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).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, invigilate and grade midterm exams, and be available to the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams. 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 time slot, except for incidences when an assignment conflicts with a graduate course for which you are enrolled.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) 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:

As assigned. 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, September 7, 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]).

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