Integrative Problems in Biology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus work experience

CUPE 3913 unionized positions

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking graduate students for Teaching Assistant, Graduate Service Assistant, and Sessional Lecturer work assignments for Winter 2027 in Integrative Biology.

These on-campus roles are unionized (CUPE 3913, Unit 1) and involve labs, office hours, grading, and student consultations. Availability from Jan 7 to May 7, 2027 is required for mandatory meetings and exam duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate students eligible for Unit 1 of Local 3913.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with design thinking and group facilitation.
• Broad understanding of biology topics related to health and global change.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training.
• Office hours and student consultations.
• Lab/seminar conduct and preparation.
• Exam invigilation and grading.
• Meetings and coordination with course staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Design Thinking

Group facilitation

Broad biology knowledge

Public speaking

Education

Graduate student at University of Guelph

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402781- Winter 2027-BIOL*4020 Integrative Problems in Biology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Integrative Biology

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:

BIOL*4020

Course Name:

Integrative Problems in Biology

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

TBD

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

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. Applicants must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), experience with Design Thinking, experience with group facilitation, a broad understanding of a wide range of current biological topics (especially related to human health, disease, and global change) and the ability to communicate clearly and enthusiastically to senior undergraduate students. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be on campus and available from the start of the contract (January 7, 2027) to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB exams as assigned, grade mid-term exams/papers, and be available to the end of the contract (May 7, 2027) to grade final exams/papers.

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):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

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.