Marketing and Consumer Studies MCS 2800 Intro to Selling and Sales

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments for Fall 2026 in MCS 2800, Intro to Selling and Sales. The postings cover GTA, Unit 1, with duties including office hours, student consultation, meetings, and grading. The assignments support the course in-class format and may vary by department needs.

Qualified applicants hold a Ph.D. or M.Sc. with emphasis in Marketing and demonstrate strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed Ph.D. or M.Sc. with emphasis in Marketing.
• Demonstrated writing ability appropriate for academic work.

Responsibilities

• Office Hours
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Grading

Skills

Ph.D./M.Sc. in Marketing

Good writing skills

Education

Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Marketing

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA395234- Fall 2026-MCS 2800 Intro to Selling and Sales

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Marketing and Consumer Studies

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Fall 2026

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Yes

Course Number:

MCS 2800

Course Name:

Intro to Selling and Sales

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

60

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:

0

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:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

• Office Hours


• Student Consultation


• Meetings


• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Currently either a Ph.D. or M.Sc. with an emphasis in Marketing. Good writing skills.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

September 8, 2026 to January 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):

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Dr. Tirtha DharChairDepartment of Marketing and Consumer Studies

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.