Historical and Critical Perspectives on Psychology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments for Winter 2027 in PSYC*3000*03, Historical and Critical Perspectives on Psychology. Positions include GTA/GSA-1 and UTA roles with in-person, on-campus duties and student engagement throughout the semester.

Assignments start January 7, 2027 and run through May 7, 2027, with grading, office hours, and exam invigilation as core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral degree program in Psychology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students and instructors.
• Experience grading and providing timely feedback using rubrics.
• Ability to lead seminar discussions and moderate course content.
• Available for all classes and during exam periods.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for GTA/GSA/UTA roles.
• Office hours and student consultations.
• Prepare materials and coordinate with instructor.
• Lead and moderate discussions; invigilate exams.
• Grading and feedback within two weeks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Grading experience

Feedback delivery

Discussion leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology

Active enrollment in graduate psychology program

Doctoral degree program in Psychology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399849- Winter 2027-PSYC*3000*03 Historical and Critical Perspectives on Psychology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

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:

PSYC*3000*03

Course Name:

Historical and Critical Perspectives on Psychology

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

100

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:

4

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:

4

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties Described:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Lead and moderate discussions on course content.Invigilating Exams, midterm(s) and/or final, including in person, as required by the course.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.Able to attend occasional classes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in PsychologyInterpersonal and/or communication skills.Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.Experience grading (including online grading).Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.Comfort leading seminar discussions related to topics covered in the course.Must be available for attendance at all classes

Preferred Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program in PsychologySenior PhD student in PsychologyPractical or applied experience related to course content.Strong time management and organizational skills.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As per posting/see WebAdvisor

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Monday, November 2, 2026

Hiring Contact Information:

Department of [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.