Communication in Molecular & Cellular Biology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2027 term in the Molecular and Cellular Biology department. Roles include assisting in in-class sessions, grading, and student consultations for MCB*4020 Communications in Molecular & Cellular Biology.

Applicants should excel in communication, have experience evaluating scientific literature, and be able to guide discussions and collaborative student projects. On-campus presence is required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience critically evaluating primary scientific literature.
• Ability to interpret biological data.
• Capable of facilitating group discussions and supporting collaborative student projects.
• Provide constructive feedback on student work.
• Available for scheduled seminars, grading, and other course duties.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Grading
• Monitoring CourseLink discussion boards

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Critical evaluation of scientific lit.

Interpreting biological data

Facilitating group discussions

Collaborative student projects

Providing constructive feedback

Attendance at seminars and grading

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402883- Winter 2027-MCB*4020 Communication in Molecular & Cellular Biology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Molecular and Cellular Biology

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:

Some

Course Number:

MCB*4020

Course Name:

Communication in Molecular & Cellular Biology

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

50

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

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Monitoring CourseLink discussion boards

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills, experience critically evaluating primary scientific literature, and the ability to interpret biological data. Applicants must be capable of facilitating group discussions, supporting collaborative student projects, and providing constructive feedback on student work. Applicants must be available for scheduled seminars, grading responsibilities, and other assigned course duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching or mentoring experience, particularly involving scientific communication, collaborative learning, or assessment of written assignments, is considered an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor

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):

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Cari Bish, Administrative Officer, Science Complex Room 4479, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 TEL: [phone] ext. 53930

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.