CHEM*, CHEM*1050 & CHEM

Position: CHEM*1040/1140, CHEM*1050 & CHEM*1060
for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers
TA388498
- Fall 2026-CHEM
* 1040/1140, CHEM
* 1050 & CHEM
* 1060 First Year Chemistry - Academic Duties  Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit:
Semester(s) of Assignment(s):
Fall 2026
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:
Some
Course Number:
CHEM
* 1040/1140, CHEM
* 1050 & CHEM
* 1060
Course Name:
First Year Chemistry - Academic Duties
Course Format:
Other
Course

Description:

Other
Other Course Description or Assignment Information:
The total number of assignments may be higher depending on class enrollment at the time of assignment.
4,750
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: 1
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 1
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 2
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:
This position will be primarily based in the Chemistry Learning Centre (CLC) and may involve academic duties for CHEM
* 1040/1140, CHEM
* 1050 and CHEM
* 1060* including invigilating and/or grading for any of the courses, replying to questions posted on Course Link Discussions, electronic file management, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must:a) Be enrolled in a Chemistry graduate program;b) Have completed a

B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a related field;c) Have experience teaching in chemistry laboratories;d) Have TA'd CHEM
* 1040 and CHEM
* 1050 in a previous semester;e) Have a solid understanding of general chemistry to clearly explain concepts and address student questions;f) Be able to demonstrate an ability to create and maintain a safe work place;g) Must have competent communication skills and be comfortable presenting in front of groups;h) Be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching;i) Be able to demonstrate previous satisfactory teaching performance;j)

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).

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 consistent marking by assigned deadlines with written feedback, invigilate and grade midterm exams, and be available to the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams.

Although every effort will be made to assign TAs to their preferred days/times, we cannot guarantee to meet your preference. You should be prepared to accept any available time slot, except for incidences when an assignment conflicts with a graduate course for which you are enrolled.

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.

Preferred…