Theoretical Perspectives

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 243,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistant roles for Winter 2027 in International Development Studies. This assignment supports IDEV*1100 Theoretical Perspectives (In-Class) with duties including orientation, grading, and student consultations.

Successful candidates must be graduate students with related coursework, strong initiative, and organizational skills. Applications must include a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled in the Collaborative Specialisation in International Development Studies or the Master of Development Practice and Global Justice and advanced familiarity with one or more related disciplines.
• High degree of initiative with ability to self-manage and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Graduate student

Self-management

Organized

Deadline awareness

Education

Collaborative Specialisation in International Development Studies

Master of Development Practice

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA401650- Winter 2027-IDEV*1100 Theoretical Perspectives

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

International Development Studies

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:

N/A

Course Number:

IDEV*1100

Course Name:

Theoretical Perspectives

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

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.

150

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:

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
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduate student enrolled in the Collaborative Specialisation in International Development Studies or the Master of Development Practice and Global Justice and advanced familiarity with one or more related disciplines, such as Geography, Capacity Development, Anthropology, Sociology or Political Science. Demonstrated knowledge of development theory. High degree of initiative with ability to self-manage and meet deadlines. Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous GTA or relevant teaching experience.NOTE: Applicants must include a cover letter and resume which provides details and examples of how they meet each required and preferred qualifications.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

T/Th 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM - See WebAdvisor for lecture dates/times, and course description above for more information.

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

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

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

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Hiring Contact 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.