Dynamics of Cell Function and Signalling

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in the Molecular and Cellular Biology unit. The posting covers 0.5 assignments (70 hours) with a total load of 4 slots.

Duties include invigilating exams, grading and quiz/exam reviews. Applicants should have upper level undergrad courses or graduate research in cell biology and must be available on campus for all duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of upper level undergraduate courses and/or graduate research experience in cell biology.
• Ability to grade reports and examinations independently.

Responsibilities

• Invigilating exams.
• Grading.
• Quiz/exam review.

Skills

Grading

Education

Graduate research experience in cell biology

MBG2040 or equivalent

MBG2050 or equivalent

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402863- Winter 2027-MCB*3010 Dynamics of Cell Function and Signalling

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*3010

Course Name:

Dynamics of Cell Function and Signalling

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

200

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:

4

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:

4

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Quiz/exam review

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Completion of upper level undergraduate courses and/or graduate research experience in the general areas of cell biology. Candidate should also show competence in MBG*2040 and MBG*2050 (or equivalent). The ability to grade reports and examinations independently is required. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s), available to attend all mandatory meetings, the dates for invigilating and grading the midterm, and available until the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams.

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.