Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism

University of Guelph; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in the KIN program at Guelph-Humber on the Toronto campus. Assignments include orientation, office hours, preparation, student consultations, conducting labs and invigilating exams, with grading duties.

Candidates should have a background in nutrition, metabolism and exercise and the ability to work independently; availability Jan 7 to May 7, 2027 and

Qualifications

• Background in nutrition, metabolism and exercise.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong grading and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Nutrition & metabolism

Grading skills

Independent work

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399424- Winter 2027-KIN*3030 (Kinesiology Program) Guelph-Humber Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

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:

Yes

Course Name:

Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlinesClasses held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).Course Calendar information: https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/guelphhumber/current/c11/c11kin.shtml

90/section

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


• Conducting Labs/Seminars


• Meetings


• Invigilating Exams


• Grading

Other Duties Described:

By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s), available to attend all mandatory meetings, the dates for invigilating and grading the midterm, and available until the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Background in nutrition, metabolism and exercise. - Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Critical evaluation and grading skills

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

-See WebAdvisor.

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

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Hiring Contact Information:

Vanessa Goodwin ([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.