Biodiversity

Position: Discovering Biodiversity

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402719
- Winter 2027-BIOL
* 1070 Discovering Biodiversity

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Integrative Biology

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:

BIOL
* 1070

Course Name:

Discovering Biodiversity

Course Format:

In-Class

Course

Description:

See Course Calendar

TBD

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:

8

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

8

Duties and Responsibilities Anticipated

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must be graduate students at the University of Guelph and preference will be given to those who are eligible for employment in Unit 1 of CUPE Local 3913.

Qualifications:

Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal). Ability to follow marking guidelines and apply them consistently. Capacity to provide accurate, timely grading with clear written feedback. Availability Requirement:
By applying, you confirm that you will be on campus to complete at least 7 GTA hours per week in person, scheduled across a minimum of three different weekdays for the full duration of the contract. These hours encompass all assigned duties. Duties include (but are not limited to):
Attending all mandatory meetings (TBD). Leading 4–5 weekly in‑person seminars. Attending weekly in‑person lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:30 or 2:30. Invigilating at least three exams, which may occur on weekends and/or evenings. Grading seminar assignments in accordance with established guidelines. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be on campus and available from the start of the contract (January 7, 2027) to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB exams as assigned, grade mid-term exams/papers, and be available to the end of the contract (May 7, 2027) to grade final exams/papers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Able to convey enthusiasm for biology to students from wide ranging programs. Prefer those who have previously taken or taught in BIOL 1070, and with proven experience in field settings, and good identification skills. Ability to mentor senior undergraduate volunteers.

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

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

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Hiring Contact Information:

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one‑stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.
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: ).
The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.