Sensation and Perception

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph in Ontario seeks a Teaching Assistant for the Winter 2027 term in PSYC*2390 Sensation and Perception. Role includes labs, grading, office hours, and student consultations in person.

Responsibilities include exam invigilation, discussion moderation, and timely feedback aligned with rubrics. Applicants must be admitted to a graduate psychology program and be available for the full assignment period.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology.
• Experience grading (including online grading).
• Ability to provide timely evaluation aligned with rubrics.
• Strong interpersonal and/or communication skills.
• Ability to give constructive oral and written feedback.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training participation.
• Office hours and student consultations.
• Preparation and grading of assignments.
• Invigilating exams and supervising class activities.
• Respond to student questions and monitor online discussions.
• Lead course content discussions and ensure timely feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Grading experience

Timely feedback

Student support

Education

Master's or PhD in Psychology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400283- Winter 2027-PSYC*2390 Sensation and Perception

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

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:

PSYC*2390

Course Name:

Sensation and Perception

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

300

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:

4

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:

4

Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Invigilating Exams
• Supervising Field Trips
• Grading
• 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.Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.Lead and moderate discussions on course content.Invigilating Exams, midterm(s) and/or final, including in person, as required by the course.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology
• Interpersonal and/or communication skills
• Experience grading (including online grading)
• 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

• Strong time management and organizational skills

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As per posting/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

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.