Molecular Biology of the Cell

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

Job summary

The University of Guelph is hiring Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in the Molecular and Cellular Biology department. Assignments include 0.5 load (70 hours) and duties such as orientation, labs, grading, invigilating exams and meetings.

Successful candidates will have a strong background in cell and molecular biology, excellent communication, and must be available on campus for weekly training and seminars. Positions are CUPE 3913 Unit 1.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong background in cell biology and molecular biology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead seminars independently and to answer student questions.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Preparation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Cell biology

Molecular biology

Communication skills

On-campus presence

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402793- Winter 2027-MCB*2050 Molecular Biology of the Cell

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Molecular and Cellular 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:

MCB*2050

Course Name:

Molecular Biology of the Cell

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

1065

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:

11

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:

11

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Preparation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have a strong background in the areas of cell biology and molecular biology. Candidates must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to lead seminars independently, and to answer student questions regarding course material is required. Candidates must be available on campus to attend weekly training-prep meetings, conduct weekly seminars (4 hours/wk) throughout the semester and to mark the midterm and final exams.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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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):

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Cari Bish, Administrative Officer, Science Complex Room 4479, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 TEL: [phone] ext. 53930

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.