Earth: Hazards and Global Change

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

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Winter 2027 Teaching Assistant positions in Geography. The postings include GTAs, Graduates Service Assistants, and Sessional Lecturers for GEOG*1350*01 Earth: Hazards and Global Change.

Assignments are in-person with limited load (1.0) and specific start/end dates. Applicants must show GTA eligibility, a relevant degree, and readiness to support exams, grading, and course coordination.

Qualifications

• APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER PROVIDING detailed explanations of meeting each required and preferred qualification.
• Priority goes to students with at least one GTA eligibility semester remaining as set out in the department offer letter.
• Candidates should hold BA/BSC in Geography or a related discipline or be enrolled in a graduate degree program.

Responsibilities

• Preparation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

GTA eligibility

In-person teaching

Classroom supervision

Education

BA/BS in Geography or related

Masters/PhD in Geography or related

Tools

CourseLink

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402215- Winter 2027-GEOG*1350*01 Earth: Hazards and Global Change

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit

Geography

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

GEOG*1350*01

Course Name

Earth: Hazards and Global Change

Course Format

In-Person

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

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

• Preparation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

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. Priority goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining as set out in the Department of Geography's offer of admission letter; BA or BSC in Geography or related discipline; Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Geography or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with introductory concepts in physical geography; knowledge of topics of hazards and climate change ; experience using CourseLink for large classes.

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)

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact

Hiring Contact Information

Department of Geography, Environment and [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.