Race, Crime, and Justice

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph in Ontario invites applications for teaching assistant work assignments for the Winter 2027 term. The Sociology and Anthropology unit seeks TAs, GSA-1, and sessional lecturers to support the course SOC*2910: Race, Crime, and Justice, offered in-person.

Duties include grading, exa mn invigilations, and student consultations, with the posting noting a 1.0 full assignment. Period of assignment spans January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027, with a guaranteed Job Security Period.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program and hold a BA in Sociology/Criminology or related field.
• Provide timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments according to marking rubric.
• Offer constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Feedback provision

Education

BA in Sociology/Criminology

Masters/PhD program

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400723- Winter 2027-SOC*2910 Race, Crime, and Justice

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:

SOC*2910

Course Name:

Race, Crime, and Justice

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

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

250

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.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Grading: written assignments and interview projects; quizzes and essays.Strong reading and writing skills.Grading written assignments, including: each student's paper proposal (300 words), paper or project (1200 words); grading essay questions: written midterm (2 questions, 400 words); grading written final (2 questions, 400 words).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program, must have completed a BA in Sociology, Criminology or related fieldStrong time management and organizational skills.Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed a BA in Criminology or a related field.Background and knowledge of subject matter.Background in criminology or criminal justice policy.Knowledge of Indigenous issues.Experience grading sociological assessments.Interpersonal and/or communication skills.Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.Experience working with a team of GTAs.Has been a GTA in this course before.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As posted on WebAdvisor. 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.

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.