Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science A Unspecified

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant work assignments for Winter 2027 in PSYC*6740 Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science A Unspecified. In-person course delivery with responsibilities including orientation, grading, and student support.

Successful applicants must be enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program in Psychology, with strong time management and familiarity with R and data analysis software.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with the statistical analysis software R.
• Prior experience with data analysis software.
• Can TA 6740/6760 through Fall & Winter terms.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for new assignments.
• Accurate and consistent grading of written work within two weeks with feedback.
• Prompt, professional communication with instructor and students.
• Respond to student queries as required.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

TA experience

Tools

R

Data analysis software

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399857- Winter 2027-PSYC*6740 Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science A Unspecified

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Course Number:

PSYC*6740

Course Name:

Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science A Unspecified

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

40

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

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology.

Strong time management and organizational skills.

Familiarity with the statistical analysis software R. (data analysis software)

Prior experience with data analysis software.

Can TA 6740/6760 through Fall & Winter terms.

Preferred Qualifications:

Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.

Online experience (e.g., facilitation of discussions online, CourseLink moderation).

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As posted on 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

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

Monday, November 2, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Department of [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.