Youth Justice

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in Sociology and Anthropology. In-person duties include orientation, office hours, student consultations, grading and exam invigilation, with deadlines and coordinated communication with the course instructor.

Strong organization and prior TA/grading experience are valued. Assignments include one full 1.0 (140 hours) load, with availability during the

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in SOAN.
• Must have completed a BA in Sociology, Criminology or related field.
• Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by coursework, research, or professional development.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Course content knowledge in SOAN

Communication skills

Grading experience

Team collaboration

GTA experience in 3710

Education

Masters or doctoral degree program in SOAN

BA in Sociology, Criminology or related field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA400834- Winter 2027-SOC*3710 Youth Justice

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Sociology and Anthropology

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:

Yes

Course Number:

SOC*3710

Course Name:

Youth Justice

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

225

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
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• 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.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 SOAN, must have completed a BA in Sociology, Criminology or related field.
• Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience TAing for 3710 preferred, otherwise interest in youth justice.
• Interpersonal and/or communication skills.
• Experience grading (including online grading).
• Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.
• Experience walking students through assignment guidelines.
• Experience working with a team of GTAs.
• Has been a GTA in this course before.
• Research interest in youth justice beneficial.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

As posted on WebAdvisor. Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

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):

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Graduate Program AssistantDepartment of Sociology and Anthropology

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.