Fundamentals of Immunology and Host-Pathogens

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2027 term in MCB*6620 Fundamentals of Immunology and Host-Pathogens. The role involves supporting an in-class course, helping with prep, invigilating exams, grading, and engaging with the teaching team.

Applicants should have completed upper-level immunology coursework or related graduate research. Selected TAs will work under CUPE 3913 terms and will be expected on campus for mandatory meetings and on-site duties through

Qualifications

• Completion of upper-level undergraduate courses and/or graduate research experience in immunology.
• Strong background in immunology, microbiology, virology, and host-pathogen interactions.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training and onboarding of students.
• Office hours to assist students.
• Course preparation and material organization.
• Meetings with instructors and teaching team.
• Invigilating exams and grading student work.

Skills

Immunology background

Microbiology/virology

Public health perspectives

Education

Upper-level undergrad courses and/or graduate research in immunology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402826- Winter 2027-MCB*6620 Fundamentals of Immunology and Host-Pathogens

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*6620

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Immunology and Host-Pathogens

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

80

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

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Completion of upper-level undergraduate courses and/or graduate research experience in immunology. Applicants must a strong background in general immunology, microbiology, virology, and/or host-pathogen interactions, from a public health, biotechnology and/or medical perspective. 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 facilitation of in-class activities, invigilating and/or grading of exams and assignments, and available until the end of the contract.

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.