Foundations in Neuroscience II

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in NEUR*2100 Foundations in Neuroscience II. The posting covers TA tasks such as orientation, preparation, meetings, invigilating exams, grading and hosting tutorials as directed by the course instructor.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and be available on campus for required meetings. Positions are 0.25–1.0 load with one full 1.0 assignment.

Qualifications

• Completion of upper level undergraduate courses or graduate research in neuroscience/cell biology.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Preparation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Hosting Tutorials; duties assigned by instructor/supervisor

Education

Upper level undergraduate courses

Graduate research experience

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399414- Winter 2027-NEUR*2100 Foundations in Neuroscience II

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

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:

Yes

Course Number:

NEUR*2100

Course Name:

Foundations in Neuroscience II

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

148

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:

Yes

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

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Hosting Tutorials.Duties assigned by course instructor/supervisor

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Completion of upper level undergraduate courses and / or graduate research experience in the general areas of neuroscience and cell biology. 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). This includes attendance at all mandatory meetings and lectures, grading reports and supporting student tutorials, and you will be available until the end of the contract.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See Web advisor

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):

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.