Introduction to Nutrition

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers TA402293
- Winter 2027-NUTR
* 1010 Introduction to Nutrition

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

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:

NUTR
* 1010

Course Name:

Introduction to Nutrition

Course Format:

In-Person

Course

Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course is an introduction to human nutrition, with major emphasis on nutrients and their dietary sources, functions and relationships to health. Topics will include energy-containing nutrients, selected vitamins and minerals, weight management, exploration of current popular topics, and emerging diet-disease relationships.

650

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:

4

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

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

2

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

6

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.

Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.

Completion of Making Education Accessible, Accessible Service Provision and