Lab Studies in Herpetology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites graduate students to apply for Winter 2027 lab-based teaching assignments in Zoology (ZOO*4940). Roles include conducting labs, grading, student consultations, and invigilating exams within the Integrative Biology unit.

Availability starts January 7, 2027 and runs through May 7, 2027, with on-campus duties and mandatory meetings. Applicants must be enrolled graduate students eligible for Unit 1 CUPE 3913 employment, have strong English communication, and have

Qualifications

• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Experience grading written assignments.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Graduate student status

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402835- Winter 2027-ZOO*4940 Lab Studies in Herpetology

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:

ZOO*4940

Course Name:

Lab Studies in Herpetology

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.

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:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

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

1

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. Applicants must have excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) in the English language and experience grading written assignments. Applicants must have taken a course in Herpetology. Ability to identify amphibians and reptiles by sight and sound is an asset. 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.

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

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

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Other Posting 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.