Political Theory

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph in Ontario invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments in Winter 2027 for POLS*2000 Political Theory. Positions include GTA, Unit 1, with a 0.5 (70 hour) load, total load of 1.0.

Duties include orientation, office hours, grading, invigilating exams, and student consultation. Applicants must be enrolled as MA or PhD students and hold a BA in Political Science or related field, with priority to those with GTA eligibility remaining.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as MA or PhD student with BA in Political Science or related field.
• GTA eligibility remaining preferred for priority consideration.
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of political theory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend orientation and training sessions.
• Held office hours and provide student consultation.
• Prepare course materials and assist with grading.
• Invigilate exams and assist during assessments.
• Complete required online training courses via CourseLink.

Skills

GTA eligibility

Writing skills

Political theory knowledge

BA in Political Science

Education

MA/PhD student

BA in Political Science

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402516- Winter 2027-POLS*2000 Political Theory

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Political Science

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:

POLS*2000

Course Name:

Political Theory

Course Format:

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

260

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

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Other Duties: Completion of the following online training courses (if not yet completed) via CourseLink: 1) Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training (1 hour) 2) AODA course (Accessible Service Provision Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) (1 hour) 3) Making Education Accessible (1 hour).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicant must be enrolled as an MA or PhD student and have a BA in Political Science or a related field. Priority for GTAs goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining (as set out in the Department's Offer of Admission).

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledgeable in the course matter, relevant and successful GTA experience, excellent writing skills. Previous studies in political theory an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As posted in WebAdvisor. Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted below under Period of the Work Assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period.

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):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Department of Political [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.