TA216808- Summer 2022-KIN*1070 - (Kinesiology Program) Guelph Humber Biochemistry and Metabolism I

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): 
Summer 2022
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*1070 - (Kinesiology Program) Guelph Humber
Course Name: 
Biochemistry and Metabolism I
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This two course sequence provides the biochemical foundation for the study of human nutrition, exercise and metabolism. This course covers aspects of general chemistry and organic chemistry that are critical to understanding the fundamentals of human biochemistry and metabolism. - To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course, please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines IMPORTANT NOTE: University of Guelph-Humber will be returning to more conventional course delivery and offer in-person instruction for most courses in Summer 2022. As of the date of this posting, compliance with the University of Guelph COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty-hr-policies-support-staff/713-covid-19-vaccination-policy) will continue to be required and more information can be found here: https://www.uoguelph.ca/covid19/covid-info-for-faculty-and-staff. To access the University of Guelph-Humber (Humber College campus), you will also be asked to complete Humber College’s Guardian App Self-Assessment before every visit to campus. More information on University of Guelph-Humber’s Return to Campus can be found at: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/campus-return. This policy is subject to change; you will be notified accordingly should any changes be made. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING SUMMER 2022 WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE DELIVERY (FOR SECTIONS LISTED AS IN-CLASS): Should conditions change and requirements are placed on the University and its employees by public health bodies, local, provincial, and federal governments, courses posted as ‘In-Class’ may have to switch to an alternative delivery format (see https://opened.uoguelph.ca/academic-continuity). By applying to this work assignment, you are agreeing to fulfill the duties in the mode of delivery posted and switch as required. The University’s COVID-19 website (https://www.guelphhumber.ca/covid-info) provides important information about campus protocols and guidelines for those working on campus. - Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus Toronto Humber: SCMA 1120 (room H427) and KIN 1070 (room H427).
Projected Class Enrolment: 
75
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
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
GTA will assist undergraduate students in the biochemistry laboratory. Other duties that may be assigned: invigilation of written and practical examination, marking of written examinations, preparation and/or marking of practical examinations, open undergraduate laboratory for extra help sessions, and pre-laboratory talks *****
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Background in general biochemistry and metabolism.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Experience conducting and organizing labs. - Skills required to supervise students and troubleshoot their technical difficulties.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Link to S2022 semester KIN schedule: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/sites/default/files/page_files/S-22%20KINE.pdf Humber: SCMA 1120 (room H427) and KIN 1070 (room H427).
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
July 4, 2022 to August 15, 2022
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): 
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Posting Email Contact: 
hhnseval@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Anne Lovett-Hutchinson - alovett@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. **************** At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion [1] 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) [2] 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. Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement [3] between the University and CUPE 3913 [4] (email contact: president@cupe3913.on.ca).

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: president@cupe3913.on.ca).

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