Principles of Parasitology

University of Guelph; Guelph; Vor Ort; CAD 25.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Guelph in Ontario is offering Teaching Assistant, Graduate Service Assistant, and Sessional Lecturer roles for Winter 2027. This posting covers PATH*3040, Principles of Parasitology, and involves in-person course support under CUPE 3913 Unit 1 terms.

Duties include orientation, lab preparation, conducting labs and seminars, invigilating exams and grading. A 0.5 (70 hour) load is available, with a January 5, 2027 to April 30, 2027 assignment window.

Qualifikationen

• BSc Biological Sciences with demonstrated training/experience in general parasitology.
• Good communication skills and ability to teach undergraduate students in a lab setting.
• Ability to work independently in preparation of laboratory material.

Aufgaben

• Orientation and training for students.
• Preparation of laboratory materials and labs/seminars.
• Conducting labs/seminars with students.
• Invigilating exams and grading student work.

Kenntnisse

Parasitology knowledge

Lab teaching

Communication skills

Independent work

Ausbildung

BSc Biological Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402919- Winter 2027-PATH*3040 Principles of Parasitology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Pathobiology

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 Number:

PATH*3040

Course Name:

Principles of Parasitology

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

64

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
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

BSc Biological Sciences with demonstrated training/experience in general parasitology (undergraduate/graduate courses, training courses or relevant clinical experience). Good communication skills. Ability to work independently in preparation of laboratory material and teaching of undergraduate students in a laboratory setting.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Variable as per Dr. Barta

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 5, 2027 to April 30, 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:

[e-mail]

Hiring Contact Information:

Holly IllmanOperations Manager, Biomedical Sciences & [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.