Epigenetics

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant Work Assignments in the Molecular and Cellular Biology department for Winter 2027. Roles include assisting in in-class labs, grading, invigilating exams, and attending mandatory meetings as assigned by the instructor.

Assignments include 0.5 (70 hour) loads with duties spanning orientation, preparation, labs/seminars, and grading. Candidates should have completed upper-level MBG courses or graduate research and be available on

Qualifications

• Completion of upper level undergraduate courses and/or graduate research experience in the general areas of molecular biology.
• The ability to grade reports and presentations independently is required.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for new assistants.
• Preparation for labs and seminars.
• Conducting labs and seminars.
• Attending meetings.
• Invigilating exams.
• Grading assignments and exams.

Skills

Grading reports/presentations

On-campus attendance

Attention to detail

Education

Upper-level undergrad courses and/or grad research in molecular biology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

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:

MBG*4110

Course Name:

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

60

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
• Preparation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Completion of upper level undergraduate courses and/or graduate research experience in the general areas of molecular biology. Candidate should also show competence in MBG*2040 and MBG*2050 (or equivalent). The ability to grade reports and presentations 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 in person presentations

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.