Research Methods II

University of Guelph; Guelph; Vor Ort; CAD 22.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers for POLS*3650 Research Methods II. The postings cover Winter 2027 with in-person assignments in the Political Science department.

TAs will lead seminars, grade work, invigilate exams, and provide student consultations throughout the January–May term. Applicants must be MA/PhD students with a BA in Political Science; priority given to those with GTA eligibility.

Qualifikationen

• Must be enrolled as MA or PhD student and have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science.
• Priority for GTA eligibility: remaining semester(s) of GTA eligibility as per department policy.
• Excellent writing skills and course-related subject knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Lead seminars for POLS*3650 and run on-campus seminars at varied times.
• Maintain at least two hours of on-campus commitments weekly.
• Attend orientation and complete online training modules if not yet done.
• Assist with grading, invigilating exams, and student consultations.

Kenntnisse

Graduate student status

Strong writing skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Currently pursuing MA or PhD

Jobbeschreibung

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402531- Winter 2027-POLS*3650 Research Methods II

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*3650

Course Name:

Research Methods II

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

250

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

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

GTAs will lead seminars at different times. TAs for POLS*3650 will be expected to run seminars. This means TAs will have at least two hours of on-campus commitments every week. Completion of on-line training modules if not yet done.

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 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:

As posted on WebAdvisor. GTAs must also run seminars scheduled at different times. This means TAs will have at least two hours of on-campus commitments every week. 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):

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

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.