Making Sense of Data in Psychological Research

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is hiring Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in PSYC*1010*04. The period runs January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027, with in-person delivery and diverse duties across grading, invigilation, and student support.

The posting indicates multiple 0.25 and 0.5 load options, with total 4 assignments available. Applicants should be enrolled in graduate psychology and be prepared for on-campus duties.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated ability to provide timely and accurate evaluation of student work.
• Experience with quizzes on CourseLink and grading materials with Gradescope.
• Evidence of taking the course with at least an A grade.
• Current enrollment in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for students and instructors.
• Maintain office hours and assist during consultations.
• Prepare materials and coordinate meetings.
• Invigilate exams and grade student work.
• Participate in occasional class attendance and related duties.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Online facilitation

Communication

Education

Masters or PhD in Psychology

Tools

CourseLink

Gradescope

R

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399765- Winter 2027-PSYC*1010*04 Making Sense of Data in Psychological Research

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

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:

PSYC*1010*04

Course Name:

Making Sense of Data in Psychological Research

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

200

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.

Multiple Work Assignments:

Yes

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

4

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:

4

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:

Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Invigilating Exams, midterm(s) and/or final, including in person, as required by the course.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.Able to attend occasional classes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme
• Experience with Quizzes on courselink
• Experience with gradescope (preparing and processing gradescope exam materials)
• Has taken this course with a minimum A grade

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology
• Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development
• Practical or applied experience related to course content
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with the statistical analysis software R. (data analysis software)
• Experience grading (including online grading)
• Online experience (e.g., facilitation of discussions online, CourseLink moderation)

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As per posting/see WebAdvisor

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:

Department of [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.