Intro to the Biophysical Environment

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in Geography. Positions include multiple 0.25–1.0 assignments with in-person labs and seminars during the Winter 2027 term.

Applicants must submit a cover letter detailing how they meet each qualification, have BA/BSc in Geography or related field, or be enrolled in a masters/ PhD program, and be available for assigned lab times.

Qualifications

• Cover letter required detailing how you meet each qualification.
• Priority goes to students with at least one GTA eligibility semester remaining as set out in the Geography offer letter.
• BA or BSC in Geography or related discipline.
• Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Geography or related discipline.
• Must be available during assigned lab times.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GTA eligibility remaining

Familiarity with introductory concepts

Availability for lab times

Education

BA or BSC in Geography or related discipline

Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Geography or related discipline

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402213- Winter 2027-GEOG*1300*01 Intro to the Biophysical Environment

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:

GEOG*1300*01

Course Name:

Intro to the Biophysical Environment

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

250

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:

4

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

5

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HOW THEY MEET EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME. 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; BA or BSC in Geography or related discipline; Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Geography or related discipline. Required to be available during assigned lab times.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with introductory concepts in physical 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.