Introduction to One Health

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites graduate students to apply for Winter 2027 positions as Teaching Assistant, GSA, and Sessional Lecturer for ONEH*1000 Introduction to One Health on campus in Ontario.

Responsibilities include orientation, office hours, grading, invigilation, student consultation and meetings with faculty. Eligibility requires Local 3913 Unit 1 membership and availability Jan 7–May 7, 2027.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Familiarity with One Health concepts
• Experience with group facilitation
• Ability to communicate clearly to undergraduate students

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training
• Office hours
• Preparation
• Student consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating exams
• Grading

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402800- Winter 2027-ONEH*1000 Introduction to One Health

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Integrative 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:

ONEH*1000

Course Name:

Introduction to One Health

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

TBD

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:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

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

2

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

2

Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. Applicants must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), familiarity with concepts, skills, and applications of One Health, experience with group facilitation, and have the ability and aptitude to communicate clearly and enthusiastically to undergraduate students. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be on campus and available from the start of the contract (January 7, 2027) to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB exams as assigned, grade mid-term exams/papers, and be available to the end of the contract (May 7, 2027) to grade final exams/papers.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate students who are either currently enrolled in the One Health Specialization program or who have completed the One Health specialization or who demonstrate equivalent relevant interdisciplinary training or experience. Experience assessing undergraduate written work using rubrics and providing constructive feedback. Experience supporting group projects and facilitating undergraduate discussions. Familiarity with CourseLink and iClicker, or willingness to learn these tools.

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)

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact

Hiring Contact Information

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.