Public Policy

University of Guelph; Guelph; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments in the Political Science department for Winter 2027 (POLS*2230*DE Public Policy). These positions support GTAs and sessional lecturers within Unit 1, CUPE 3913, and involve on campus responsibilities.

Applicants must be MA or PhD students with a Bachelor's in Political Science; priority to those with GTA eligibility remaining and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred: GTA experience and excellent writing skills.
• Knowledgeable in course subject matter and relevant GTA experience.

Responsabilités

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specify below)
• Completion of online training modules, if not yet completed.

Connaissances

GTA experience

Writing skills

Course knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science

Description du poste

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402725- Winter 2027-POLS*2230*DE Public Policy

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*2230*DE

Course Name:

Public Policy

Course Format:

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

500

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:

Yes

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:

2

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

2

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:

Completion of online training modules, if not yet completed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Applicant must be enrolled as an MA or PhD student and have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Priority for GTAs and invigilators 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 subject matter, relevant and successful GTA experience, excellent writing skills.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

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)

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

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.