Qualitative & Observational Methods

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

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in the Sociology and Anthropology unit. Work involves in-person instruction, orientation, office hours, student consultations, meetings, invigilating exams and grading.

Applicants should have practical experience related to the course content and be available for the full assignment period.

Qualifications

• Practical or applied experience related to course content.
• Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Accurate and consistent grading of written work within two weeks, with constructive feedback as needed; respond to student queries; attend all classes.

Skills

Course content knowledge

Communication

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399898- Winter 2027-SOAN*3070*01 Qualitative & Observational Methods

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Sociology and Anthropology

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:

Yes

Course Number:

SOAN*3070*01

Course Name:

Qualitative & Observational Methods

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

180

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:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

1

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:

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Respond to student queries as required.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.Must be available for attendance at all classes.Assist with the collection of interviews led by students.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Practical or applied experience related to course content.

Preferred Qualifications

Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

As per posting in Web Advisor. 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. Please note that this course has two sections please indicate in your cover letter which section you are applying for.

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)

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact

Hiring Contact Information

Graduate Program AssistantDepartment of Sociology and Anthropology

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.