TA185848- Summer 2021-ECON*1050*DE Introductory Microeconomics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Economics
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Summer 2021
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
ECON*1050*DE
Course Name: 
Introductory Microeconomics
Course Format: 
DE
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
300
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 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments: 
2
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: 
2
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Graduate student in Economics
Preferred Qualifications: 
Strong communication skills
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Must be available at least between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm. Specific hours can be discussed with supervisor.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
May 10, 2021 to August 27, 2021
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $42.73/hr; $5984.76/semester effective 2020/21
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Monday, May 3, 2021
Posting Email Contact: 
econhr@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Sharon Lee slee23@uoguelph.ca
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