Kinematics and Dynamics

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph seeks Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2027 term to support ENGG*2340 Kinematics and Dynamics. Duties include labs, seminars, student consultations and grading, with orientation and regular meetings. Applicants should have completed ENGG*2340 and ENGG*1210 with ≥65% and provide available schedules.

Positions are 0.25 to 1.0 load assignments within the School of Engineering; interviews may be conducted, and CUPE 3913 Unit 1 terms apply.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed ENGG*2340 with a grade of at least 65%.
• Successfully completed ENGG*1210 with a grade of at least 65%.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Must submit a copy of your class schedule or acknowledge availability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Availability schedule

Education

ENGG*2340 completed

ENGG*1210 completed

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399005- Winter 2027-ENGG*2340 (UTA) Kinematics and Dynamics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

UTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Engineering

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:

N/A

Course Number:

ENGG*2340 (UTA)

Course Name:

Kinematics and Dynamics

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

Applicants may be invited for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to provide contact information for at least two references as additional evidence of subject area knowledge, teaching experience, and other qualifications.The University of Guelph has vaccination and masking policies that may be altered with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination and masking policies are paused but may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks. Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. You can choose to submit proof of vaccination before your start date. The University of Guelph has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provides more information about COVID-19 for Faculty and Staff.

300

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:

1+

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:

2

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Successfully completed this course with a grade of at least 65%Successfully completed ENGG*1210 with a grade of at least 65%Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsMust submit a copy of your class schedule or acknowledge your availability in the application

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience in teaching or mentoring (e.g. peer helper or tutoring)Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Check webadvisor for lab times and acknowledge your schedule and availablility.

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)

UTA $31.26/hr effective 2025/26

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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.