Neurochemical Basis of Behaviour

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph in Ontario seeks Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for PSYC*3030 Neurochemical Basis of Behaviour in Winter 2027. In-person course format, with multiple appointments across the term and load options.

Responsibilities include accurate grading, timely feedback, invigilation of exams, and student consultations. Applicants must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program and eligible to work in Canada, with on-campus availability.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and/or communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.
• Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Feedback provision

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree student

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400295- Winter 2027-PSYC*3030 Neurochemical Basis of Behaviour

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*3030

Course Name:

Neurochemical Basis of Behaviour

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

120

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:

2

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:

2

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties Described:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Interpersonal and/or communication skills.Strong time management and organizational skills.Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program NACS studentSubstantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.Practical or applied experience related to course content.Experience grading (including online grading).

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.