Regulation of Human Metabolism

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

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Winter 2027 in the Human Health and Nutritional Sciences department. The position requires prior biochemistry, nutrition, metabolism, and physiology coursework and may include in-class labs, seminars, invigilating exams, and grading.

Holders should be available on campus for all duties, attend mandatory meetings, and contribute to course delivery as directed by the instructor.

Qualifications

• Previous biochemistry, nutrition, metabolism and physiology courses/training is necessary for this position.
• Previously taken HK*4460

Responsibilities

• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• As per instructor, available to attend all required meetings and complete duties on campus

Skills

Biochemistry

Nutrition

Metabolism

Physiology

Education

Course work in biochemistry, nutrition, metabolism, physiology

Job description

TA399411- Winter 2027-HK*4460 Regulation of Human Metabolism

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

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:

HK*4460

Course Name:

Regulation of Human Metabolism

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

60

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:

1

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

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

As per instructorBy applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s), available to attend all mandatory meetings, the dates for invigilating and grading the midterm, and available until the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Previous biochemistry, nutrition, metabolism and physiology courses/training is necessary for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previously taken HK*4460

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

-See WebAdvisor.

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

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.