Law from a Political Science Perspective

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking graduate student Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for POLS*2350 Winter 2027. The role involves assisting with lectures and student support in a Hyflex format.

Responsibilities include orientation, office hours, grading, exam invigilation, and contributing to course delivery as part of the Political Science department. Applicants must be enrolled as MA/PhD students and have a BA in Political Science or a related field.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as an MA or PhD student and have a BA in Political Science or a related field.
• Priority for GTAs goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining (as set out in the Department's Offer of Admission).
• Preferred qualifications include course matter knowledge, GTA experience and strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training of students
• Maintain office hours and assist students
• Prepare materials and provide student consultation
• Attend meetings and invigilate exams
• Grade assignments and exams; complete online training modules if required

Skills

GTA eligibility

Excellent writing

Education

BA in Political Science or related field

Enrolled MA or PhD student

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA403126- Winter 2027-POLS*2350 01 Law from a Political Science Perspective

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Political Science

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:

POLS*2350 01

Course Name:

Law from a Political Science Perspective

Course Format:

Hyflex

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

500

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
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specify below)
• Other Duties Described:
• Other Duties: Completion of online training modules if not yet done.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicant must be enrolled as an MA or PhD student and have a BA in Political Science or a related field. Priority for GTAs goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining (as set out in the Department's Offer of Admission).

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledgeable in the course matter, relevant and successful GTA experience, excellent writing skills.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As posted on WebAdvisor. Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted under Period of the Work Assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period.

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):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Hiring Contact Information:

Department of Political [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.