Introductory Mathematical Statistics II

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

Job summary

The University of Guelph in Ontario invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments for STAT*3110 Winter 2027. All positions are in-person and based in the Mathematics and Statistics department.

Graduate students enrolled in Mathematics and Statistics are preferred. Duties include orientation, office hours, preparation, student consultation, meetings, invigilating exams, and grading. Agenda includes on-campus commitments and timely coursework support.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate program in Mathematics and Statistics or closely related program. A strong knowledge of the course material is required.
• Excellent communications skills and familiarity with CourseLink are assets.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties as described

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with CourseLink

Education

Enrollment in a graduate program in Mathematics and Statistics or closely related program

Tools

CourseLink

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400443- Winter 2027-STAT*3110 Introductory Mathematical Statistics II

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Mathematics and Statistics

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:

STAT*3110

Course Name:

Introductory Mathematical Statistics II

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

When applying for this work assignment, please be aware that this course is an “in-person” format. Candidate will be required to work during regular University instructional hours (8:30 AM to 10:00 PM EST) as required. Some of the duties of this job may include conversing with students via chat or other interactive online software, for which the candidate must have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection or in-person office hours. In addition, the candidate may be required to perform duties during scheduled face-to-face lecture and/or lab times, course evaluations, and invigilation of midterms and finals. (check WebAdvisor for course schedule).

60

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:

2

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:

2

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Enrollment in a graduate program in Mathematics and Statistics or closely related program. A strong knowledge of the course material is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communications skills plus familiarity with CourseLink would be an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Please see WebAdvisor for course 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):

Monday, November 2, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Tricia Townsend, Graduate Program Specialist, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, [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.