SART*Assistant Job Guelph area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

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):

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

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 Course Link 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 Final date to receive applications (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:

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