Plant Diversity & Evolution

University of Guelph; Guelph; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of Guelph is seeking graduate student TAs forPlant Diversity & Evolution (BOT*3710) in Winter 2027. Responsibilities include orientation, office hours, lab sessions, and grading, with mandatory attendance at meetings and exams.

Applicants must be graduate students eligible for Local 3913, demonstrate strong English communication, and have plant identification knowledge. On-campus work from January to May 2027 is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Familiarity with plant morphology and identification methods.
• Ability to assist students to identify vascular plants during labs.

Responsabilités

• Orientation and training of students.
• Maintain office hours for consultation.
• Prepare materials for labs and seminars.
• Consult with students for lab work.
• Conduct labs and seminars.
• Participate in meetings.
• Invigilate exams.
• Grade exams and papers.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Plant identification

English proficiency

Formation

Graduate student status

Outils

R

Description du poste

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402797- Winter 2027-BOT*3710 Plant Diversity & Evolution

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Integrative 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:

Yes

Course Number:

BOT*3710

Course Name:

Plant Diversity & Evolution

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

TBD

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:

0

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:

1

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment inUnit 1 of Local 3913.Applicants must have excellent communicationskills (both written and verbal) in the English language.Applicants must have familiarity with the morphology of plants and vascular plant identification by either having taken acourse related to plant identification or taxonomy, or through a personal interest in plant identification.Applicants must be able to assist students to identify vascular plants during labs. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be on campus and available from the start of the contract (January 7, 2027) to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB exams as assigned, grade mid-term exams/papers, and be available to the end of the contract (May 7, 2027) to grade final exams/papers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity in using R for statistical analysis and data management. An advanced course in evolutionary biology and/or evolutionary ecology. Experience providing feedback to students on scientific writing and hypothesis development.

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

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, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

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.