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TA388442- Fall 2026-CHEM
* 1040 General Chemistry I Teaching Assistant Work Assignment Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit:Semester(s) of Assignment(s):
Fall 2026
Course Number:CHEM
* 1040
General Chemistry I
Course Format:In-Class
CourseDescription:
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information:The total number of assignments may be higher depending on class enrollment at the time of assignment.
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:0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:15
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:15
Duties and Responsibilities- Orientation-Training
- Office Hours
- Preparation
- Student Consultation
- Conducting Labs/Seminars
- Meetings
- Invigilating Exams
- Grading
- Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described:
May include shifts in the Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) supporting 1st year students, Course Link monitoring and Discussion moderation, and other duties as assigned based on the operational requirements of the lab components and course grading, etc.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
Applicants must:a) Have completed a
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a related field;b) Be enrolled in a Department of Chemistry graduate program OR be enrolled in a chemistry-related graduate program with a completed BSc in chemistry;c) Be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching;d) Be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a safe work place;e) Be able to complete assigned duties as instructed in an efficient and timely manner;f)
Have at least 4 months experience teaching or conducting research in chemistry laboratories;g) Be able to demonstrate previous satisfactory teaching performance;h) Applicants must also be able to provide documentation indicating they have completed the following training programs:
Lab Safety Training (EHS), WHMIS Training (EHS), Worker Health & Safety Awareness (EHS), Accessible Service Provision (Course Link) and Making Education Accessible (Course Link).Selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with Article 11.04 of the CUPE 3913-1 collective agreement. Assignments to particular courses will be made in accordance with departmental needs and procedures.
(a) Be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program;(b) Have completed a BSc in Chemistry;(c) Have previously taken CHEM
* 1040 and CHEM
* 1050 as an undergraduate student or have experience teaching in CHEM
* 1040 or CHEM
* 1050;(d) Have experience teaching in chemistry laboratories at Guelph;(e) Have completed the Supportive Teaching:
Fostering Psychological Safety for Effective Learning workshop and obtained the corresponding certificate.
Required:
Must be available during the week of September 8-11th, 2026, to attend an introductory TA meeting.
Must be available on Fridays between the hours of 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm for mandatory training.
Other days and times as assigned, including CLC shifts. See Web advisor for possible lab section times.
Please note:
By applying for this work assignment, you are agreeing to be available on campus from the start of the contract to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, complete accurate and…
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