Geology of Natural Disasters

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 28.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Guelph in Ontario is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants, and Sessional Lecturers for the Winter 2027 term in ENVS*2250*DE Geology of Natural Disasters. Positions include grading and online discussion moderation with occasional instructor meetings.

Applicants should have solid geology knowledge and strong communication skills, with graduate-level involvement preferred.

Qualifikationen

• The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of geological principles, including earth structure, mineralogy and geohazards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in grading and facilitating online discussions would be an asset.

Aufgaben

• Grading of assignments and exams for the course.
• Monitoring of online discussion forums and grading online discussions; meetings with the instructor.

Kenntnisse

Geology

Earth structure

Mineralogy

Geohazards

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Jobbeschreibung

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402401- Winter 2027-ENVS*2250*DE Geology of Natural Disasters

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Environmental 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:

Some

Course Number:

ENVS*2250*DE

Course Name:

Geology of Natural Disasters

Course Format:

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

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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:

• Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

• Monitoring of online discussion forums.Grading online discussionsmeetings with instructor

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of geological principles, including earth structure, mineralogy and geohazards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience marking papers and exams, as well as facilitation of online discussions would be an asset. The successful candidate will preferably be currently conducting graduate level research in geology.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

This course is distance education format; in discussion with the instructor.

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):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Dr. James Longstaffe, Interim Director, School of Environmental Sciences, Email:[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.