SART*1050 Assistant

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant Work Assignments for Fall 2026 in the School of Fine Art and Music. This in-person posting includes 1 full-load (140 hours) and structured duties under the GSA-1/Uta assignments with CUPE 3913 terms.

Applicants should have graduate training in Studio Art and ideally be enrolled in the MFA.SART program for Fall 2026. The posting notes the September 8, 2026 to January 7, 2027 period and various duties such as training,

Qualifications

• Graduate level training and working knowledge of Studio Art required.
• Registration in the MFA.SART program preferred for Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Preparation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Supervising Field Trips
• Other Duties (specify)

Skills

Graduate level training

Working knowledge of Studio Art

Education

Graduate Studio Art MFA.SART

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA387285- Fall 2026-GSA SART*1050 Assistant

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GSA-1, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Fine Art and Music

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Fall 2026

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Yes

Course Number:

GSA

Course Name:

SART*1050 Assistant

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

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.The University of Guelph promotes a healthy campus. To guide you with questions you may have around vaccinations (including COVID-19), masking policies (which are currently paused), and other healthier choices to promote health on campus, please refer to the tips on the Healthy Campus webpage. Please also refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which is currently paused but may be un-paused should conditions warrant.The University of Guelph has vaccination and masking policies that may be altered with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination and masking policies are paused but may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks. Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. You can choose to submit proof of vaccination before your start date. The University of Guelph has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provides more Information about COVID-19 for Faculty and Staff.

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

60

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

• Orientation-Training
• Preparation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Supervising Field Trips
• Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described: Working as an assistant to the Foundations Coordinator, the GSA will be expected to regularly meet with the coordinator and attend some classes and meetings. Duties include: receiving supplies and material preparation for all sections, room set-up, supply research, apps on mobile devices research, image research, scanning and PowerPoint presentations. Organizing a field trip (TBD) is a possibility. The student will need to regularly update CourseLink and Teams so must be willing to learn both of these platforms thoroughly in the first two weeks of the position.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Applicants are required to have graduate level training and a working knowledge of Studio Art.

Preferred Qualifications

Registration in the Graduate Studio Art program (MFA.SART) during the Fall 2026 semester.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

September 8, 2026 to January 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, August 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Kate Artuso on behalf of John Kissick, Graduate Coordinator: [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.