Indigenous-Settler Relations

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph in Ontario is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduate Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers for the Winter 2027 term. DUTies include orientation, office hours, labs, grading, and student consultations. This 0.75–1.0 load assignment aligns with CUPE 3913 Unit 1 terms.

Applicants should hold a Geography-related BA/BSc and be enrolled in a graduate program, with GTA eligibility preferred. On-campus duties require in-person presence in Ontario.

Qualifications

• BA or BSc in Geography or related social science discipline
• Enrolled in a master's or doctoral degree program in Geography or related discipline
• Priority goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining as set out in the Geography admission letter

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

GTA eligibility

Geography background

Education

BA or BSc in Geography or related social science

Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree in Geography

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Geography

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:

INDG*1000*DE

Course Name:

Course Format:

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

300

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
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

BA or BSc in Geography or related social science discipline; Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Geography or related discipline; Priority goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining as set out in the Department of Geography's offer of admission letter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with introductory concepts in human geography.

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):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Department of Geography, Environment and [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.