Classical Theory

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant for SOAN*2112 Classical Theory in Winter 2027. You will assist with grading, student consultations, and exam invigilation, supporting the instructor and coordinating with other GTAs in an in-person setting.

Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in Sociology or Anthropology, with training in TA duties and a track record of constructive feedback. Availability for the full assignment period is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess and provide constructive feedback on oral and written work.
• Experience working with a team of GTAs is preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience grading sociological assessments (online and written formats).

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training support for students.
• Conduct office hours and student consultations.
• Prepare materials and coordinate with instructor.
• Meetings with course staff to discuss progress and issues.
• Invigilate exams and grade written work with timely feedback.
• Handle other duties related to course administration.

Skills

Feedback delivery

Team collaboration

Time management

Grading experience

Education

Master's or PhD in Sociology/Anthropology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA357615- Winter 2027-SOAN*2112 Classical Theory

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Sociology and Anthropology

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:

Yes

Course Number:

SOAN*2112

Course Name:

Classical Theory

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

280

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:

No

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:

1

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

1

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:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2-3 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.Invigilation of final examination.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Sociology or Anthropology or closely related field.Have attended session(s) (or will attend sessions prior to GTAship) related to effective grading offered within the Teaching Assistant (TA) Training and Development Program coordinated by Office of Teaching and Learning.Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with a team of GTAs.Previous experience as GTA for this course.Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.Strong time management and organizational skills.Experience grading sociological assessments (including online and medium and long answers)

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As per posting in Web Advisor. Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted below under Period of the Work Assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period.

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):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Graduate Program AssistantDepartment of Sociology and Anthropology

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.