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Physics & Astronomy - Graduate Teaching Assistant - Winter 2027

University of Waterloo

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Appointment Type: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
Hiring Unit: Physics & Astronomy
Academic Term: Winter 2027
Application Deadline: November 12 at 11:59 pm

 
The department of Physics & Astronomy in the Faculty of Science invites applications for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) appointments for the Winter 2027 term. Available appointments are listed below.

MNS 201L
MNS 401
NE 131
PHYS 111
PHYS 111L
PHYS 112
PHYS 112L
PHYS 115
PHYS 121
PHYS 122
PHYS 122L
PHYS 160L
PHYS 175
PHYS 175L
PHYS 234-Quantum Physics 1
PHYS 234-Course TA
PHYS 242-Electricity & Magnetism 1
PHYS 242-Course TA
PHYS 260B
PHYS 263
PHYS 267
PHYS 270L
PHYS 280
PHYS 334-Quantum Physics 2
PHYS 334-Course TA
PHYS 349
PHYS 359-Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 359-Course TA
PHYS 360A
PHYS 360B
PHYS 365
PHYS 370L
PHYS 375
PHYS 376
PHYS 391
PHYS 391L
PHYS 394
PHYS 396
PHYS 436
PHYS 444
PHYS 449
PHYS 460A
PHYS 460B
PHYS 475
PHYS 490
PHYS 602
PHYS 603
PHYS 621
PHYS 622
PHYS 635
PHYS 638
PHYS 639
PHYS 705
PHYS 777-Advanced General Relativity
PHYS 777-Quantum Field Theory II
PHYS 777-Quantum Fields and Strings
PHYS 777-Mathematical Physics
PHYS 777-Quantum Matter
PHYS 777
PHYS 787
SCI 207
SCI 238

Details for each appointment, including qualifications, appointment dates, course delivery mode, location, compensation, and anticipated appointment load, are available on the Human Resources Careers webpage for Available Graduate Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant Appointments..

 
These appointments are based out of Ontario and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 5524, Unit 1. 

How to Apply 

To be considered for available appointments, you must submit a single application through this posting by the application deadline listed above. Your application must include your current and previous degrees, a description of previous TA, Research Assistant (RA), or other relevant work experience, and your skills and competencies related to TA or RA work.

 
Your application will be considered for all available appointments within the hiring unit for which you meet the required qualifications. As part of the application process, you may indicate preferences for or against specific appointments. These preferences are non-binding and will be considered alongside qualifications, priority level, and seniority in accordance with the CUPE 5524.01 Collective Agreement.

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at  or View phone number on jobs-ca.com.

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