TA283371- Winter 2024-GSA IMPR ImprovLab Technical Assistant

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GSA-1, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Dean's Office - COA
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2024
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Yes
Course Details
Course Number: 
GSA IMPR
Course Name: 
ImprovLab Technical Assistant
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
N/A
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: 
0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 
1
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
1
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Other Duties (specify below)
Other Duties Described: 
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: Audio, lighting and video skills Ability to learn new technologies Safe practices Some knowledge of accessibility as it relates to event coordination Event coordination Support for telematic performances Other Duties Described: IICSI is hosting two to three (2-3) GSAs to help assist our Musical and Technical Production Coordinator at the ImprovLab, our new CFI-funded research and performance facility. Students will be trained in how to set up the space and technology in response to event needs. As equipment is still arriving (through purchasing), students will test and problem-solve the equipment in the space and learn to implement technologies for projects and events. Some background in theatre, music, or sound would be a useful asset, as well as some knowledge of safety practices and accessibility practices in event spaces. Hours are flexible, but will require on-campus time, being trained by our Production Coordinator, and learning from other technicians and students who have been trained on our equipment and on the new theatre equipment at SETS. The position will be supervised by Ajay Heble and Emma Bortolon-Vettor.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
Applicant must be enrolled as an PhD student in IMPR.
Preferred Qualifications: 
PhD student in IMPR and have excellent analytical and writing skills.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Hours are flexible, but will require on-campus time, being trained by our Production Coordinator, and learning from other technicians and students who have been trained on our equipment and on the new theatre equipment at SETS.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 4, 2024 to April 30, 2024
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GSA-1 $43.73/hr; $6125.96/semester effective 2022/23
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Posting Email Contact: 
artsidp@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Marie Ann O'Neill - Administrative & Academic Program Assistant, Interdisciplinary Programs

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