Chemical Discovery

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for Winter 2027 in CHEM*4020 Chemical Discovery. These 0.25–1.0 load appointments include orientation, office hours, labs, student consultation, grading and exam invigilation.

Applicants must be in a Chemistry graduate program with a B.Sc. in chemistry or related field, plus experience teaching upper-level labs and maintaining a safe lab environment. Training in EHS programs and CourseLink is required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program and have a B.Sc. in chemistry or related field.
• Experience teaching in upper-level chemistry laboratories.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment and to conduct labs/seminars.
• Training in Lab Safety (EHS), WHMIS (EHS), Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS), Accessible Service Provision (CourseLink) and Making Education Accessible (CourseLink) is required.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for students.
• Maintain office hours and provide student consultations.
• Prepare materials and assist with labs/seminars.
• Conducting labs and grading student work.
• Attend meetings and invigilate exams.

Skills

Teaching experience

Chemistry lab

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

CourseLink familiarity

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

AAS

ICP-OES

GCMS

LCMS

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402413- Winter 2027-CHEM*4020 Chemical Discovery

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Course Number:

CHEM*4020

Course Name:

Chemical Discovery

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

40

Level of Appointment

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 Work Assignments

0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

0

0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

1

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

1

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 CourseLink monitoring and Discussion moderation. Other duties as assigned, based on the operational requirements of the lab components and course grading, etc.

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 previous experience teaching in upper level chemistry laboratories,(d) be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and satisfactory teaching performance,(e) be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a safe work place,(f) have experience running chromatography and spectroscopy instruments,(g) Applicants must 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 11.06 of the CUPE 3913-1 collective agreement. Assignments to particular courses will be made in accordance with departmental needs and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• (a) Experience with synthesis, organic spectroscopy as well as GC, HPLC, AAS, ICP-OES, GCMS and LCMS,(b) Research area should be in the area of synthetic and analytical chemistry,(c) Have taken CHEM*3430 as an undergraduate student,(d) previous experience as TA for CHEM*2400/2480 or CHEM*3430 would be considered an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See Webadvisor for possible lab section times. Other 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. If you do not note any conflicts, we will assume you are available anytime and will assign you a section per department needs.

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)

Other Posting Information

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

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Hiring Contact Information:

Naomi Schneider, Instructional Support CoordinatorDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of [e-mail] www.chemistry.uoguelph.ca

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.