Introduction to Environmental Microbiology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments in the Winter 2027 term for ENVS*2080 Introduction to Environmental Microbiology. Roles include lab sessions, grading, and student consultation, with in-person labs held Tue/Thu and Mon/Wed/Fri labs as scheduled.

This posting covers multiple 0.5 and 0.75 load assignments, with pay-rate details communicated by the department.

Qualifications

• B.Sc with undergraduate training and lab experience in microbiology.
• Familiar with general microbiological laboratory procedures and safety training.
• Graduate level microbiology lab experience; some experience with enzymes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Lab safety

Enzyme experience

Education

B.Sc in microbiology

Graduate level microbiology lab experience

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402456- Winter 2027-ENVS*2080 Introduction to Environmental Microbiology

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*2080

Course Name:

Introduction to Environmental Microbiology

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

100

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:

3

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

0

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

4

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

B.Sc with undergraduate training and lab experience in microbiology; skilled at general microbiological laboratory procedures and laboratory safety training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate level microbiology lab experience; some experience working with enzymes.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Lecture: T/Th 10:00 AM - 11:20 AMLabs: M 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM, T 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM, W 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM, F 11:30 AM - 2:20 PM

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:

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.