Groundwater

University of Guelph; Guelph; Vor Ort; CAD 25.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work in the School of Environmental Sciences for the Winter 2027 term. The assignment covers ENVS*3060 Groundwater, with in-person obligations and CUPE 3913 Unit 1 conditions.

Expect orientation, office hours, grading, and student consultation responsibilities. Period runs January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027; posting notes include multiple small-load assignments and deadlines.

Qualifikationen

• General understanding of groundwater and unsaturated zone processes under natural and human-induced conditions.
• Undergraduate coursework in groundwater or soil physics preferred.
• Experience in instructional or field settings is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Provide orientation and training for students.
• Manage office hours and student consultations.
• Prepare course materials and assignments.
• Assist with meetings and invigilate exams.
• Grade student work and provide feedback.
• Prepare quizzes and assignments when needed.

Kenntnisse

Groundwater knowledge

Tutoring

Communication

Ausbildung

Undergraduate in Environmental Science

Groundwater/Soil physics coursework

Jobbeschreibung

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402437- Winter 2027-ENVS*3060 Groundwater

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*3060

Course Name:

Groundwater

Course Format:

In-Person

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
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Quiz and assignment preparation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a general understanding of the physical and chemical processes that operate in the groundwater and unsaturated zones under natural and human-induced conditions, and the interrelations between the groundwater regime and the other components of the hydrological cycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have a sound knowledge of groundwater and soil physics and have taken at least one undergraduate course in groundwater or soil physics. Instructional and field experience, as well as current graduate level research, in groundwater and soil physics, especially in groundwater-related calculations would be an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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.