Introduction to Human Services

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduate Service Assistants, and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 for FRHD*2400 Introduction to Human Services. The assignments are in-person within the Family Relations and Applied Nutrition academic unit.

Duties include orientation, office hours, labs/seminars, invigilation, grading, and timely feedback to students. Successful applicants must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in Family Relations and Human Development or a

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated substantive knowledge of course content through coursework or research.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training of students.
• Maintain office hours and provide preparation for classes.
• Student consultation and guidance.
• Conduct labs and seminars for the course.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with the instructor.
• Invigilate exams and assess student work.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback within two weeks.
• Complete required online courses linked to the program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Masters/PhD in FRHD

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402154- Winter 2027-FRHD*2400 Introduction to Human Services

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

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:

FRHD*2400

Course Name:

Introduction to Human Services

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course explores the roles, responsibilities and competencies of work in human services, emphasizing the development of professional knowledge, skills and ethical values for working with individuals and families in a variety of settings. Major topics covered in this course will include working with diverse populations, developing professional communication skills, professional values and ethical practice, self-awareness, self-care, career exploration, program planning and implementation THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT ARE NOTED BELOW, HOWEVER, IN ADDITION, BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING DETAILS/TASKS: (1) This course has weekly seminars to be led by GTAs - please check WebAdvisor to ensure the days and times of this course's seminars do not conflict with your own class schedule.

75

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

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.Lead and moderate discussions on course content.Completion of Making Education Accessible, Accessible Service Provision and Environmental Health & Safety on-line courses (if not previously completed).Invigilation of final examination in this course.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION AS TO HOW THEY MEET EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME.1) Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related field.2) Interpersonal and/or communication skills.3) Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Practical or applied experience related to course content.2) Experience grading (including online grading).3) Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.4) Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.5) Comfort leading seminar discussions related to topics covered in the course.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted below under Period of the Work Assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period.This course has weekly seminars to be led by GTAs - please check WebAdvisor to ensure the days and times of this course's seminars do not conflict with your own class schedule.

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 Family Relations and Applied [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.