Putting Psychology to Work

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for the Winter 2027 term (PSYC*3470 Putting Psychology to Work). The role involves grading, student consultations, and invigilation, with in-person course delivery.

Applicants must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral psychology program and able to work on campus in Ontario. Assignments include 0.5 (70 hours) loads and responsibilities such as orientation, office hours, and timely feedback

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities required.
• Good time management and organizational skills needed.
• Experience with grading students, including online grading.
• Ability to provide timely, constructive feedback aligned with rubrics.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training of students.
• Maintain office hours for student consultations.
• Prepare course-related materials and coordinate with instructor.
• Consult with students on assignments and progress.
• Attend meetings as required by the course instructor.
• Grade written work within two weeks with feedback.
• Invigilate exams as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Time management & organization

Grading experience (online grading)

Evaluation aligned to marking rubric

Feedback on oral and written work

Course content knowledge (PSYC)

Education

Master's or Doctoral program in Psychology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400304- Winter 2027-PSYC*3470 Putting Psychology to Work

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

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:

PSYC*3470

Course Name:

Putting Psychology to Work

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

120

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

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.Invigilating Exams, midterm(s) and/or final, including in person, as required by the course.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in PsychologyInterpersonal and/or communication skills.Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.Strong time management and organizational skills.Experience grading (including online grading).Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

see web advisor

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):

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.