Graduate TA: Special Topics in Behavioural Sciences

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph seeks Teaching Assistant/Graduate Service Assistant & Sessional Lecturer for Winter 2027 to support PSYC4580: Special Topics in Behavioural Sciences. In-person course with 0.5 load available, and duties including grading, student consultations, and exam invigilation.

Applicants must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in Psychology and possess strong interpersonal/communication skills. Dates: Jan 7, 2027 – May 7, 2027, on-campus with CUPE 3913 governance.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology.
• Interpersonal and/or communication skills.
• Availability for the Winter 2027 term.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and consistent grading of written work with constructive feedback.
• Prompt, professional communication with instructor and students.
• Respond to student queries as required.
• Monitor online discussion board and lead/course discussions.
• Invigilating exams and midterms/finals as required.
• Availability throughout the term including the final exam period.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Masters or Doctoral student in Psychology

Job description

University of Guelph seeks Teaching Assistant/Graduate Service Assistant & Sessional Lecturer for Winter 2027 to support PSYC4580: Special Topics in Behavioural Sciences. In-person course with 0.5 load available, and duties including grading, student consultations, and exam invigilation.

Applicants must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in Psychology and possess strong interpersonal/communication skills. Dates: Jan 7, 2027 – May 7, 2027, on-campus with CUPE 3913 governance.