Lab Studies in Mammalogy

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Graduate TAs for the Winter 2027 term in ZOO*4950 Lab Studies in Mammalogy within Integrative Biology. The position involves on-campus duties including labs, grading, and student consultations for 140-hour load under CUPE 3913 Unit 1.

Applicants must be graduate students at the University of Guelph, with English proficiency and grading experience, and must attend mandatory meetings and exams from Jan 7 to May 7, 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduate students at the University of Guelph with strong communication skills.
• Experience grading written assignments in academic settings.
• Comfort with mammalian field and lab topics; anatomy knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Grading experience

Mammalian biology

Laboratory skills

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Graduate student, University of Guelph

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402839- Winter 2027-ZOO*4950 Lab Studies in Mammalogy

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*4950

Course Name:

Lab Studies in Mammalogy

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:

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 communication skills (both written and verbal) in the English language and experience grading written assignments. Applicants should be comfortable with a variety of mammalian field and lab topics. Knowledge of Mammalian skull anatomy 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

Other Posting Information

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

Thursday, November 12, 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.