Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph seeks Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in BIOL*1090 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology. Assignments span 0.25 to 1.0 load, with a total of 9 full-load slots available, all on campus in Ontario.

Responsibilities include orientation, preparation, conducting labs/seminars, meetings, invigilating exams and grading. Applicants must lead in-person seminars weeks 4–11 and be able to attend on-campus meetings.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong background in cell biology and genetics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead tutorials independently is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cell biology

Genetics

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tutorial leadership

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402783- Winter 2027-BIOL*1090 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

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*1090

Course Name

Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Course Format

In-Class

Course Description

See Course Calendar

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.

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments

9

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available

9

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a strong background in the areas of cell biology and genetics. 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 exams. Candidates must be available to teach/lead in-person seminars from weeks 4-11 and to invigilate midterm and final exams.

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

Other Posting Information

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]).

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