Interdicsiplinary Design Lab (IDL)

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Fall 2026 Interdisciplinary Design Lab (IDL) in the School of Fine Art and Music. The role involves hands-on support, instruction, and collaboration with the IDL manager on projects using modern manufacturing and digital tools, including VR and 3D printing/scanning.

The candidate should have graduate-level training in Studio Art and may be enrolled in MFA.SART.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training and working knowledge of Studio Art.
• Experience with 3D printing/scanning and general computer software is an asset.
• Enrolment in the MFA.SART program in Fall 2026 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training
• Preparation
• Student consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating exams
• Other duties described: assisting with IDL projects using VR, 3D printing/scanning, and mold making.

Skills

Studio Art knowledge

Education

Graduate-level training in Studio Art

Tools

3D printing

3D scanning

General computer software

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA387297- Fall 2026-GSA Interdicsiplinary Design Lab (IDL)

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GSA-1, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Fine Art and Music

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Fall 2026

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Yes

Course Number:

GSA

Course Name:

Interdicsiplinary Design Lab (IDL)

Course Format:

N/A

Course Description:

Other

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

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.The University of Guelph promotes a healthy campus. To guide you with questions you may have around vaccinations (including COVID-19), masking policies (which are currently paused), and other healthier choices to promote health on campus, please refer to the tips on the Healthy Campus webpage. Please also refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which is currently paused but may be un-paused should conditions warrant.

N/A

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

Preparation

Student Consultation

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

This position involves investigating the use of modern manufacturing and digital tools in the fine arts. The GSA will work closely with the IDL manager. Some of the technologies will include virtual reality, 3D printing, 3D scanning, and potentially using various software packages. Other tasks will possibly involve assisting in mold making, sculpting plasticine, painting, sanding/finishing objects, researching new technologies, and helping with assembling/manufacturing larger projects. The tasks and projects will change during the semester. The GSA is expected to be available in person on campus multiple times per week. An enthusiasm to learn about new technologies and being comfortable figuring out new computer programs is an asset. Much of the work is hands on and being comfortable with using sculpting tools, mold making, and general knowledge about "making things" will be a good foundation for the work that will be done.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants are required to have graduate level training and a working knowledge of Studio Art.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with 3D printing/scanning and computer software is an asset. Enrolment in the MFA.SART program in F26.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

To be discussed and arranged with your supervisor

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

September 8, 2026 to January 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, August 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Kate Artuso on behalf of John Kissick, Graduate Coordinator: [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.