Plant Physiology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in Plant Physiology (PBIO 3120). These on-campus appointments support labs, tutorials, and exams in a dynamic undergraduate program.

The selected candidates will assist with orientation, preparation, student consultation, lab sessions, grading, and invigilation, while adhering to CUPE 3913 Unit 1 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with plant physiology, plant development and anatomy.
• Experience growing and maintaining plants in a greenhouse.
• Good communication skills and the ability to comment on writing and assist students to improve their writing by providing constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Plant physiology knowledge

Greenhouse experience

Communication skills

Feedback to students

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399214- Winter 2027-PBIO*3120 Plant Physiology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

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:

N/A

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

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:

1

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:

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Familiarity with plant physiology, plant development and anatomy. Experience growing and maintaining plants in a greenhouse. Good communication skills and the ability to comment on writing and assist students to improve their writing by providing constructive feedback.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience measuring and harvesting plants for work involving relative growth rates, including root washing. Experience coordinating and managing large student groups. Ability to independently problem solve and use critical thinking skills to assist students in a dynamic lab environment.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Lec Tuesday Thursday 1:00 AM - 2:20 PMLab Monday 11:30 AM - 1:20 PM

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

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Monday, November 2, 2026

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.