MSc Coursework Support

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA - Winter 2027-HHNS*XXXX MSc Coursework Support

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GSA-1, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

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:

Yes

Course Number:

HHNS*XXXX

Course Name:

MSc Coursework Support

Course Format:

Other

Course Description:

Other

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The position will involve helping the Coordinator for the MSc by Coursework and Project Program in the administration of this program, including coordination of MSC Coursework related courses including HHNS 6320, 6910, 6920, 6930 and 6010.

40

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:

0

Grader Assignment(s)

Note: See the WAGE RATE below which determines whether this work assignment is posted for graduate or undergraduate candidate(s).

Anticipated # of Available Grader Work Assignment(s):

1

Anticipated # hours per Grader Work Assignment(s):

30

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

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation

Student Consultation

Meetings

Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

-As per Advisor's instructions.By applying for this GSA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s), available to attend all mandatory meetings, and the dates for grading.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

PhD student

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of MSc coursework programStrong verbal, written and computer skillsInterpersonal skillsExperience training and supervising students.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

TBA

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

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

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.