Calculus

Position: Calculus I

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Mathematics and Statistics

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:

Some

Course Number:

MATH
* 1200

Course Name:
Course Format:

In-Person

Course

Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

When applying for this work assignment, please be aware that this course is an 'in-person' format. Candidate will be required to work during regular University instructional hours (8:30 AM to 10:00 PM EST) as required. Some of the duties of this job may include conversing with students via chat or other interactive online software, for which the candidate must have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection or in-person office hours.

In addition, the candidate may be required to perform duties during scheduled face-to-face lecture and/or lab times, course evaluations, and invigilation of midterms and finals. (check Web Advisor for course schedule).

120

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:

2

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

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

0

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

2

Duties and Responsibilities Anticipated

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Other Duties Described:

Duties for TA work assignments in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include other administrative duties (dept. and final exam invigilation and course evaluations, and other departmental duties specified by the Chair). Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training must be completed. If you have not already done so, complete the three (3) mandatory administrative courses and upload your certificates of completion to your Work Assignment profile.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor degree (or higher) with a major or minor in Mathematical Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline with significant mathematics and statistics courses. Knowledge and familiarity with the course material. Current enrolment in a graduate program in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Biophysics, or Bioinformatics. A thorough understanding of first year calculus is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in mathematical and statistical reasoning and ability, especially as directly related to this job position. Experience and demonstrated excellence in past TA duties or tutoring roles. Excellent communication skills plus familiarity with Course Link would be an asset.

Days Required and Wages Days and Times

Required:

See Web Advisor for course schedules

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 Final date to receive applications (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Monday, November 2, 2026

Posting Email Contact:
Hiring Contact Information:

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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.
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