Community Well-Being

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

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking qualified applicants for Teaching Assistant work assignments in Winter 2027 within the Family Relations and Applied Nutrition academic unit. Positions include GTA, GSA-1, and UTA roles across courses such as Community Well-Being, with duties including grading, invigilation, student consultations, and online discussion facilitation.

Applicants must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program and demonstrate substantive knowledge of the course content.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or closely related field.
• Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by coursework, research, or professional development.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely grading of written work within two weeks with constructive feedback.
• Prompt and professional communication with instructors and students.
• Respond to student queries and monitor online discussion boards as scheduled.
• Complete required online courses (Education Accessibility and Environmental Health & Safety) if not already completed.
• Invigilation of exams and availability during the undergraduate final exam period.

Skills

Graduate-level course knowledge

Grading experience

Online facilitation

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Family Relations and Human Development or related field

Tools

CourseLink moderation

Online grading systems

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402708- Winter 2027-FRHD*3320*DE Community Well-Being

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

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:

FRHD*3320*DE

Course Name:

Community Well-Being

Course Format:

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

400

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:

1

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

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

0

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 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.Completion of Making Education Accessible, Accessible Service Provision and Environmental Health & Safety on-line courses (if not previously completed).Invigilation of final examination in this course.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HOW THEY MEET EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME. 1) Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related field. 2) Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Experience grading (including online grading). 2) Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme. 3) Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work. 4) Online experience (e.g., facilitation of discussions online, CourseLink moderation). 5) Online communication/facilitation skills; must enjoy facilitation of learning in online setting.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Department of Family Relations and Applied [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.