Politics of Latin America

University of Guelph; Guelph; In loco; CAD 25.000 - 36.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments in the Department of Political Science for the Winter 2027 term. The postings cover the POLS*3080 Politics of Latin America course, conducted in-person, with GTA/GSA-1/UTA roles under Unit 1.

Applicants must be MA/PhD students with a BA in Political Science or related field, and have GTA eligibility remaining. Wage and hours are posted via WebAdvisor; primary duties include orientation, office hours, student

Competenze

• 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.
• Knowledgeable in the course matter and possess excellent writing skills.

Mansioni

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specify below)

Conoscenze

GTA eligibility

Excellent writing

Formazione

MA or PhD student

BA in Political Science or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA403129- Winter 2027-POLS*3080 Politics of Latin America

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

Guaranteed Job Security Period

Some

Course Number

POLS*3080

Course Name

Politics of Latin America

Course Format

In-Person

Course Description

See Course Calendar

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

60

Number and Level of Available Appointments

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.

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

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described

Completion of the online training modules (if not yet completed)

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).
• Knowledgeable in the course matter, relevant and successful GTA experience, excellent writing skills.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor. Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted 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]

Additional 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.