Introduction to Biogeochemistry

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

Job summary

University of Guelph is recruiting Teaching Assistants, Graduate Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 ENVS*2310 Introduction to Biogeochemistry. These positions fall under the GTA, Unit 1 bargaining unit and are assigned for in-person work within the School of Environmental Sciences.

The posting covers Winter 2027 with 0.5 (70 hour) appointments available. Duties include orientation, preparation, student consultations, laboratory/seminar delivery, meetings, exam

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of geology and environmental issues.
• Taken ENVS*1050 or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ENVS*1050 or equivalent

Graduate-level geology background

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402410- Winter 2027-ENVS*2310 Introduction to Biogeochemistry

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Environmental Sciences

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:

ENVS*2310

Course Name:

Introduction to Biogeochemistry

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

80

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:

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:

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The applicant requires a sound knowledge of geology and related environmental issues. Applicant will have taken ENVS*1050 or equivalent. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous GTA and graduate level research in geology are an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Lecture: M/W 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Seminar: F 11:30 AM - 1:20 PM

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

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Hiring Contact Information:

Dr. James Longstaffe, Interim Director, School of Environmental Sciences, Email:[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.