Internship in Bio Sci

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

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for the Winter 2027 assignment in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Duties include preparation, meetings, grading, and monitoring CourseLink discussions. Opportunities to participate in campus presentations are available.

Positions are 0.25 to 1.0 load with several appointments posted; term runs January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027. CUPE 3913 Unit 1 governs terms and a posting contact is provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong background in the biological sciences.
• Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead tutorials independently is required.
• Preference for applicants with experience evaluating written reports and assignments.
• Candidates must be available to participate in campus presentations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for classes and tutorials.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with course instructors.
• Grading assignments and exams in BIOL*3660.
• Monitor CourseLink discussion boards.
• Participate in on-campus presentations when required.

Skills

Biology background

Communication

Tutorial leading

Report evaluation

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:

Molecular and Cellular 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*3660

Course Name:

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

40

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:

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:

• Preparation
• Meetings
• Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

• Monitoring CourseLink discussion board

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have a strong background in the biological sciences. Candidates must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to lead tutorials independently is required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience critically evaluating written reports and assignments. Candidates must be available to participate in presentations on campus.

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):

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Cari Bish, Administrative Officer, Science Complex Room 4479, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 TEL: [phone] ext. 53930

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.