Visiting Artist Assistant

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph seeks a Graduate Student GSA Visiting Artist Assistant to support the Visiting Artists and Speakers Series on campus. Duties include coordinating events, producing posters and social media content, and liaising with the Art Gallery of Guelph for facility bookings.

The role requires graduate-level training in Studio Art and participation in the Graduate Studio Art program (MFA.SART) during Fall 2026. On-site work with a flexible schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate level training in Studio Art.
• Knowledge of visiting artist coordination and campus activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Visiting Artists and Speakers Series.
• Assist with production and distribution of promotional materials.
• Liaise with Art Gallery of Guelph to book facilities and tech.

Skills

Studio Art knowledge

Graduate level training

Education

Graduate studies in Studio Art (MFA.SART)

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA387300- Fall 2026-GSA Visiting Artist 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:

Visiting Artist Assistant

Course Format:

N/A

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.

N/A

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

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Preparation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described

This GSA will help coordinate the annual Visiting Artists and Speakers Series. Duties include the production and distribution of promotional posters and social media content, organizing studio visits, facilitating Visiting Artists on campus and liaising with the Art Gallery of Guelph to book facilities and tech. The Visiting Artist GSA must coordinate with the Social Media Supervisor and GSA to post promotional materials.

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

To be discussed and arranged with your supervisor

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 Program 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.