Physics PHYS*2240 Thermal Physics

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for Fall 2026 in Physics for PHYS*2240 Thermal Physics. The role involves grading five assignments with 4–5 questions per set and assisting with a midterm. The incumbent reports to Dr.

Yethiraj and must meet tight grading deadlines during the semester. Successful completion of PHYS*2240 is required, with preferred prior grading experience for upper-year courses and completion of PHYS*7040.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of PHYS*2240 to a high degree of success.
• Prior grading experience for upper year courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grading five assignments with 4–5 questions each and assist with grading the midterm.
• Return graded work to the instructor within a 3–4 day window; meet deadlines as required.
• Attend meetings with the instructor as needed during the semester.

Education

PHYS*2240 completion

PHYS*7040 completed

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA398786- Fall 2026-PHYS*2240 Thermal Physics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GSA-1, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Physics

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:

N/A

Course Number:

PHYS*2240

Course Name:

Thermal Physics

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

20

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:

No

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

0

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:

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

The candidate will be report to Dr. Yethiraj. Duties will consist of grading 5 assignments with 4-5 questions per assignment, and some assistance grading the midterm. Grading should be returned to the instructor within a 3-4 day window, unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Tentative assignment due dates for students are: Sept 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 6 and Nov 25. The midterm is scheduled for Oct 30. Meetings with the instructor will be scheduled as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Completion of PHYS*2240(or equivalent) to a high degree of success

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior grading experience for upper year coursesSuccessful completion of PHYS*7040

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

TA will be required to meet with Professor prior to first assignment and throughout the semester as 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:

R. Baker, Administrative Officer, Physics, CCMPS,University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1.EMAIL: [e-mail]: 519-824-4120, Ext. 52262

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.