TA188530- Fall 2021-KIN*3020 (Kinesiology Program) Guelph-Humber Injuries and Exercise Contraindications

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 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: 
KIN*3020 (Kinesiology Program) Guelph-Humber
Course Name: 
Injuries and Exercise Contraindications
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FALL 2021 WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE DELIVERY: When applying for this work assignment, please be aware that the course is being delivered in a remote delivery format. TAs will be required to support the course in its alternate format during regular University instructional hours (8:30 AM to 10:00 PM EST), or as required specifically by the teaching duties imposed. Requirements for Fall 2021 course delivery include: -Course should be designed and delivered within an inclusive and accessible learning environment consistent with the principles of Universal Instructional Design (see: https://opened.uoguelph.ca/student-resources/Universal-Instructional-Design). Please contact Agnes Coutinho at agnes.coutinho@guelphhumber.ca should you like to discuss the remote delivery format of this course prior to making an application. - In this course students study concepts specific to the prevention of acute and chronic activity-related injury. Strategies to prevent injury that will be examined include: anatomical variations that may predispose an individual to an injury, appropriate physical conditioning programs, proper technique and skill sets, and the use of protective equipment. This discussion will be followed by an examination of injuries that are common to fitness and sports programs. In addition, legal considerations affecting fitness professionals and the physiology of the injury process will be studied. - To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course, please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines
Projected Class Enrolment: 
up to 125/section
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: 
.5
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: 
0.5
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
The primary responsibilities of the GTA will be to grade student work. - Please note this course is delivered remotely. - Candidate will be required to work remotely, primarily via the University’s CourseLink system (https://opened.uoguelph.ca/instructor-resources/teaching-remotely).
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Student should have good organizational skills, be flexible, have knowledge and interest in human health; - Strong written communication and editing skills
Preferred Qualifications: 
Grading experience
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
To be determined by course instructor. Lectures: Section 01: Thursday 9:50 AM - 11:35 AM & Tuesday 3:20 PM - 4:10 PM; Section 02: Tuesday 9:50 AM - 11:35 AM & Thursday 3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 3, 2021 to December 29, 2021
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $42.94/hr; $6014.68/semester effective 2021/22
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Monday, July 26, 2021
Posting Email Contact: 
hhnseval@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
rvanalst@uoguelph.ca Please apply through the online application process only: http://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/ NOTE: Applications via e-mail will not be accepted. If you have technical issues with the online application, please contact Computing and Communications Services (CCS) at University of Guelph: Email: 58888help@uoguelph.ca , Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 58888. Please refrain from using Firefox to submit your application as you may encounter issues.

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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).