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TA122148- Fall 2019-CROP*4240 Weed Science
Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit:
Plant Agriculture
Semester(s) of Assignment(s):
Fall 2019
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:
N/A
Course Details
Course Number:
CROP*4240
Course Name:
Weed Science
Course Format:
Other
Course Description:
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment:
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:
No
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:
0
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:
1
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:
Orientation-Training
Preparation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described:
Conducting Course Evaluations in a course other than the one in which you are a Graduate Teaching Assistant.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of plant anatomy and morphology; basic knowledge of plant taxonomy; knowledge of common agricultural practices in Ontario and of weed control practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of weed identification and taxonomy; in-depth knowledge of herbicide mode of action.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required:
LEC Tuesday, Thursday 8:30AM - 9:50AM LAB Thursday 11:30AM - 02:20PM
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):
September 1, 2019
to
December 24, 2019
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):
GTA $42.31/hr; $5,925.35/semester effective 2018/19
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):
Monday, August 5, 2019
Posting Email Contact:
papost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information:
Dr. Francois Tardif is the instructor of this course.
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 reside 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: president@cupe3913.on.ca).