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TA400304- Winter 2027-PSYC
* 3470 Putting Psychology to Work
Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit:
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:
PSYC
* 3470
Course Name:
Putting Psychology to Work
Course Format:
In-Person
Course
Description:
See Course Calendar
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:
No
Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:
0
Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:
1
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:
1
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated
Duties and Responsibilities:
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Meetings
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.
Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.
Invigilating Exams, midterm(s) and/or final, including in person, as required by the course.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Psychology Interpersonal and/or communication skills.
Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Experience grading (including online grading).Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.
Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times
Required:
see web advisor
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
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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.
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: ).
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